{
  "id": 12097496,
  "title": "Jupiter-bound spacecraft gains 3.5 km/s using Earth’s gravity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/jupiter-bound-spacecraft-gains-3-5-km-s-using-earths-gravity",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-05T07:00:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/space/nasas-jupiter-bound-spacecraft-changed-direction-by-20-degrees-and-gained-3-5-km/s-in-speed-using-earths-gravity-esas-juice-spacecraft-needed-no-major-engine-burn-for-the-boost/articleshow/134688278.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "On September 28, 2026, Juice, the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, accomplished a successful gravity assist flyby of Earth. This maneuver was pivotal in adjusting the spacecraft's trajectory and significantly boosting its speed without the need for extensive engine thrust. Throughout its mission, Juice has strategically employed gravity assists, effectively conserving fuel.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}