An infographic titled “Jupiter: Smaller, Flatter” shows a line drawing of the planet, colored shades of gold against a black background. The text reads, “The giant planet’s size updated after NASA’s Juno mission,” and the illustration shows Jupiter’s equatorial radius as 71,492 kilometers “before Juno,” and 71,488 kilometers “after Juno.”

NASA’s Juno Mission Redefines Size, Shape of Jupiter

Data from NASA’s Juno mission has revealed that the solar system’s largest planet is slightly smaller and more “squashed” than previously believed.  By analyzing radio occultation data from 13 flybys of Jupiter and incorporating the effects of zonal winds, mission scientists have determined that Jupiter is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) narrower at the equator and 15 miles (24 … Continue reading NASA’s Juno Mission Redefines Size, Shape of Jupiter

NASA Science