I think if you could get close enought to Jupiter you could use an air balloon to ride the clouds.
but the radiation is so strong no human can survive the trip. (as of now anyway)
I'd rather walk around on Callisto or Europa. Io would be out of the question.
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- Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:22 pm
- Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
- Topic: APOD: Jupiter and the Moon's Shadowed Horizon (2004 Dec 09)
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- Topic: Cassini-Huygens questions - Radar Titan
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I'm also curious about another aspect of the Huygens probe: I've heard that the probe is designed to function whether it lands on solid, liquid or slush. I was wondering whether a landing on trees was considered? Just how optimistic were the mission planners? Boldra I bet there is much still to be ...