The Outer Planets: Jupiter

The video discusses the Pioneer 10 mission, the first spacecraft to travel through the asteroid belt and reach Jupiter, providing the first close-up images of the planet. It highlights the exploration of Jupiter by other spacecraft in the 1970s, revealing it as a gas giant composed of liquid hydrogen and helium. The video also describes Jupiter's giant red spot, a long-lasting storm, and its moons, including Io, which has active volcanoes.

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