Geophysical characterization of the interiors of Ganymede, Callisto and Europa by ESA's JUpiter ICy moons Explorer

T Van Hoolst, G Tobie, C Vallat, N Altobelli… - Space Science …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract The JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) of ESA was launched on 14 April 2023
and will arrive at Jupiter and its moons in July 2031. In this review article, we describe how …

Combining astrometry and JUICE–Europa Clipper radio science to improve the ephemerides of the Galilean moons

M Fayolle, A Magnanini, V Lainey, D Dirkx… - Astronomy & …, 2023 - aanda.org
Context. The upcoming JUICE and Europa Clipper missions targeting Jupiter's Galilean
satellites will provide radio science tracking measurements of both spacecraft. Such data are …

[HTML][HTML] Contribution of PRIDE VLBI products to the joint JUICE-Europa Clipper moons' ephemerides solution

MS Fayolle, D Dirkx, G Cimo, LI Gurvits, V Lainey… - Icarus, 2024 - Elsevier
In the coming decade, JUICE and Europa Clipper radio-science will yield the most accurate
estimation to date of the Galilean moons' physical parameters and ephemerides. JUICE's …

Planetary radio interferometry and Doppler experiment (PRIDE) of the JUICE mission

LI Gurvits, G Cimò, D Dirkx, V Pallichadath… - Space Science …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Planetary Radio Interferometry and Doppler Experiment (PRIDE) is a multi-purpose
experimental technique aimed at enhancing the science return of planetary missions. The …