Fact Sheet
Showy Planet
Although Saturn is its primary target, the Cassini spacecraft took a detour by Jupiter in December 2000. It transmitted thousands of images of Jupiter's cloud bands and its Great Red Spot, including this one. Cassini gained a gravitational "kick" from Jupiter, giving it enough speed to reach Saturn, which is the sixth planet from the Sun. [Credit: NASA] For more information on Jupiter, please see our Solar System Guide.
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