The Galileo mission put a spacecraft into orbit around Jupiter. Which statement is true?
A) The spacecraft used a gravity assist from both Venus and Earth.
B) The spacecraft crashed into the moon Europa.
C) A probe was released which soft landed on Io.
D) Intense magnetic fields were discovered in the asteroid belt.
E) A saltwater ocean was discovered on Jupiter.

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The Galileo spacecraft utilized gravity assists, also known as gravitational slingshots, from Venus and Earth to gain the necessary speed to reach Jupiter, demonstrating the innovative use of planetary gravity to navigate and accelerate spacecraft within the solar system.

The Galileo Mission Put a Spacecraft into Orbit Around Jupiter