Juno spacecraft
Juno is a NASA spacecraft sent to study Jupiter’s atmosphere, magnetic field and structure, powered by three large solar arrays.
Also known as: Juno Jupiter spacecraft, Juno probe
How big is it?
20 m · deployed solar-array span
Deployed solar-array span · approximate
Typical recorded range: 19 m to 21 m.
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Juno spacecraft vs Volleyball court: length comparison
The deployed solar-array span of the Juno spacecraft is about 2.22 times the width of a volleyball court.
Juno is a NASA spacecraft sent to study Jupiter’s atmosphere, magnetic field and structure, powered by three large solar arrays.
A volleyball court is the marked rectangular playing surface divided by a net for the team sport of volleyball.
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Juno spacecraft
Deployed solar-array span: 20 m; approximate; range 19 m–21 m.
NASA’s Juno spacecraft spans approximately 20 m across its three deployed solar arrays and had a launch mass of about 3,625 kg. The span excludes the magnetometer boom beyond one array.
The marked deployed solar-array span is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Volleyball court
Width: 9 m; standard.
18 × 9 m playing surface. Excludes surrounding space.
WA Government — volleyball dimensions
The marked width is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 20 m
We compare the deployed solar-array span of the Juno spacecraft. This is an estimate; check the notes for its rounding and uncertainty. The recorded range is 19 m to 21 m.
NASA’s Juno spacecraft spans approximately 20 m across its three deployed solar arrays and had a launch mass of about 3,625 kg. The span excludes the magnetometer boom beyond one array.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 m | 19 m to 21 m | approximate | |
| 3.625 t | 3.6 t to 3.65 t | approximate |
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- NASA — Juno spacecraftDeployed solar-array span, launch mass and instrument configuration.
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