Jupiter's intense magnetic field traps high-energy particles from the solar wind and forms a radiation belt around the planet.

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Jupiter's magnetic field is incredibly strong and traps high-energy particles from the solar wind, which then become trapped in the planet's radiation belts. This radiation environment is one of the harshest in the solar system and can pose a significant hazard to spacecraft and astronauts.

Jupiter's Intense Magnetic Field Traps High-Energy Particles from the Solar