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Callisto
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Geophysical Structure and Composition
Callisto is categorized as a differentiated body, possessing a rocky core surrounded by a mantle and a thin, likely icy crust. However, data synthesized from the Voyager and Galileo missions suggest that the differentiation process was extremely slow, perhaps arrested by the moon's low internal heat flux compared to Io and Europa.
A defining characteristic is the lack of significant tectonic or volcanic resurfacing sinc… -
Jupiter (Planet)
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Jupiter has been known since antiquity and holds significance in the mythological and astronomical traditions of numerous cultures. The planet is named after the Roman king of the gods, a naming convention reflecting its prominence in the night sky.
The era of spacecraft exploration began with Pioneer 10 in 1973, followed by the more detailed surveys conducted by Voyager 1 and Voyager 2. The Galileo spacecraft conducted an extended orbital missi…