Juno observations reveal that Jupiter counters the solar wind with stronger multi-frequency plasma waves and shocklets that slow incoming particles before the flow reaches the planet’s main bow shock.
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NASA's Juno probe revealed that Jupiter's bow shock has more complex plasma structures and waves than those normally observed on Earth. Published in July 2026, the research identified mechanisms that transform solar wind energy into heat and help to understand similar phenomena in extreme regions of the planet.