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SwRI scientist announces first direct temperature measurements beneath Io’s surface
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jerry Clayton , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News
· August 2, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about this discovery can be found through Texas Public Radio, which reported on the announcement made by the SwRI scientist.
A scientist at Southwest Research Institute has made a significant announcement regarding Io, a moon. The scientist, who is also the principal investigator for the Juno mission, has obtained temperature measurements from beneath Io's surface. These readings were made possible by a microwave instrument designed by the scientist.
The instrument is part of the Juno mission, which has provided valuable data about Io. Further details about this discovery can be found through Texas Public Radio, which reported on the announcement made by the SwRI scientist.
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Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) - News ·
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