Simultaneous observations with XMM-Newton and Juno over the last 3 years haverevolutionised our understanding of the coupling between Jupiter.s magnetosphereand ionosphere leading to new theories of how planets can produce X-rays. Forexample, evidence is building from joint XMM-Newton and Juno observations thation cyclotron waves are one of the drivers for the gas giant.s X-ray aurorae.However, we only have one more opportunity to utilise the unique capabilities ofXMM-Newton and Juno before the jovian explorer is due to finish its mission inJuly 2021. Juno is now in the dusk sector of Jupiter.s magnetosphere - a regionthat no other spacecraft will visit again for at least another decade.
Instrument
EMOS1, EMOS2, EPN, RGS1, RGS2
Temporal Coverage
2021-05-10T20:10:46Z/2021-06-09T08:27:09Z
Version
PPS_NOT_AVAILABLE
Mission Description
The European Space Agencys (ESA) X-ray Multi-Mirror Mission (XMM-Newton) was launched by an Ariane 504 on December 10th 1999. XMM-Newton is ESAs second cornerstone of the Horizon 2000 Science Programme. It carries 3 high throughput X-ray telescopes with an unprecedented effective area, and an optical monitor, the first flown on a X-ray observatory. The large collecting area and ability to make long uninterrupted exposures provide highly sensitive observations. Since Earths atmosphere blocks out all X-rays, only a telescope in space can detect and study celestial X-ray sources. The XMM-Newton mission is helping scientists to solve a number of cosmic mysteries, ranging from the enigmatic black holes to the origins of the Universe itself. Observing time on XMM-Newton is being made available to the scientific community, applying for observational periods on a competitive basis.
European Space Agency, Ms Affelia Wibisono, 2022, 'Juno and XMM-Newton.s final search for drivers of Jupiter.s X-ray aurorae', PPS_NOT_AVAILABLE, European Space Agency, https://doi.org/10.57780/esa-kjpxumf
