The launch was supposed to take place yesterday but was postponed due to poor weather conditions.
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The satellite will blast off atop EuropesAriane 5 rocket.
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In the two weeks after launch, the satellite will deploy all of its antennas and instrument booms.
This will be followed by a three-month long period where all of the spacecrafts scientific instruments will be commissioned.
It will take even longer for its first fly by, which is only set for August 2024.
The satellite will take advantage of the Earth-Moon gravitational field to sling itself on course for Jupiter.
Juice is set to arrive at Jupiter in July 2031.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
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