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These are computer-generated animations showing the Galileo spacecraft impact into Jupiter on September 21, 2003.
Each of the animations cover a time period of 19 hours prior to impact. MPEG and
Quicktime animations are provided. Animations created by Ron Baalke.
Galileo's View of Jupiter
This animation shows what Galileo would see as it approaches Jupiter.
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Callisto's View of Galileo Impacting Jupiter
Callisto had a good side-view of the Galileo's trajectory as it approaches Jupiter, which is shown in this animation.
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Overhead View of Jupiter
This animation shows bird's eye view of the Jovian system, and zooms in as Galileo zeros in on Jupiter. This animation also shows how
the spacecraft impacts on the far side of Jupiter.
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