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Io and Voyager 2: Lost oceans and found signals

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

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Jupiter's Early Luminosity and its Impact on Io

This chapter discusses the formation of Jupiter's moons and the impact of Jupiter's early luminosity on their formation. It explores the possibility of Jupiter stripping Io and potentially Europa of their initial water inventories through its early brightness. The chapter also explores the uncertainty surrounding the timeline of moon formation and the potential impact of Jupiter's early brightness on the moons.

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