NASA's Juno Spacecraft Has Captured Its First Photo Since Arriving at Jupiter

This image taken by NASA's Juno spacecraft is one of the first to be taken by the probe since it entered Jupiter's orbit last week.

Jupiter: Into the Unknown. NASA Juno Mission

On July 4, 2016, NASA's Juno spacecraft will plunge into uncharted territory, entering orbit around the gas giant and passing closer than any spacecraft before. Juno will see Jupiter for what it really is.

NASA's Juno probe sets solar power distance record en route to Jupiter

NASA launched the Juno spacecraft in 2011 on a mission to study Jupiter, and now the spacecraft is almost to its target. Before it reaches the gas giant, Juno has already made history as it sets the distance record for solar power.