A spacecraft and a humanoid robot on Io's surface collecting data

            Io is the most volcanically active world in the solar system, with hundreds of volcanoes, some erupting lava fountains dozens of miles high. Io is also exposed to intense radiation from Jupiter’s magnetosphere, which could damage any spacecraft that gets too close. Therefore, landing and surviving on Io would be extremely challenging, but not impossible.

The spacecraft would need robust thermal protection, radiation-hardened electronics, and a high-gain antenna to communicate with Earth. The spacecraft would still not last long on Io’s surface. The volcanic activity is so abundant that it resurfaces the face of Io with new deposits so fast that any spacecraft would be buried or destroyed by lava flows, ash plumes, or sulfur dioxide frost in a matter of days or weeks. Moreover, the spacecraft would have to endure extreme temperature variations, ranging from -202 °F (-130 °C) at night to 2,912 °F (1,600 °C) near an active volcano.

Although the mission to Io would be risky, it could provide valuable insights into the origin and evolution of Io and the Jupiter system.

Taken on: January 2, 2024

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