Interstellar Probes - Part 3: The probes encounter the massive planets

On December third, nineteen seventy-three, the first probe approached Jupiter.As it drew near, the glow of the giant's magnetosphere began to dominate readings. This was no ordinary flyby; it was a crucible. Powerful radiation belts surrounded the planet, ready to batter delicate electronics. The instruments recorded charged particles with a rising cadence as the craft closed in.Learn more at: https://theexplorationarchive.com/exploration/interstellar-probesThe Exploration Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great explorers and voyages that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theexplorationarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.