NASA's Juno spacecraft has successfully flown by Ganymede, Jupiter's largest moon, and captured stunning images of the icy world. The close approach, which took place on June 7, 2021, marked the first time a spacecraft has imaged Ganymede in such detail since NASA's Galileo mission in the early 2000s. As Juno sailed by Ganymede, its onboard camera, known as the JunoCam, snapped a series of photos showcasing the moon's surface features, including its craters, grooved terrain, and possible cryovolcanic features.

The images beamed back to Earth by Juno provide scientists with a unique opportunity to study Ganymede's geology and composition. By analyzing the photos, researchers can gain insights into the moon's subsurface ocean, which is believed to contain more water than all of Earth's oceans combined. The data collected during the flyby will also help scientists better understand the moon