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Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer

Built by Airbus Defence and Space · France· Launched 2020

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Airbus Defence and SpaceOpen company

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33.8/ 100

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On sale20%25/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%89/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%60/100
Other robots6%Not counted yet
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet
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Overview

mission of the European Space Agency to explore Jupiter’s moons Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.

Key specs

  • Built for sample handling
  • Used across aerospace and scientific research
  • Navigates using GPS
  • Programmed through teach pendant and drag and drop
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS

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At a glance

Named customers0No named customer yetCompanyFounded 2014FranceList priceNot yet on fileResearch platformAvailabilityResearch onlyWarranty 2 yr

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
280 kg
900 mm
6,070 kg
2020
Research platform

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
sample handling
space probe
aerospace,scientific research
Size & capacity1
Height Mm
4350
Movement & precision3
6
gps
0.05
Sensing & perception3
10 scientific instruments including cameras, spectrometers, an ice-penetrating radar, an altimeter, a radio science experiment, a particle package, and magnetic and electric field sensors
Yes
Yes
Power & runtime1
Power Consumption W
850
Controls & integration8
Yes
Yes
Other instruments mounted on the spacecraft body; J-MAG and RPWI on a 10.6 m deployable boom; RIME on a 16 m deployable antenna; four 3 m booms for RPWI/LP-PWI; 3GM contained within the spacecraft bus
Compatible Vision
Cognex Deep Learning,Doosan Vision Package
Software Platform
DoosanTP
Training Required
basic_<1day
Compatible Grippers
Robotiq 2F-85,OnRobot RG2,OnRobot VG7
teach pendant,drag and drop,code python
Safety & certification3
Yes
-230°C to +250°C
ISO 10218-1,ISO/TS 15066,CE
Buying & support8
150K+
Datasheet Url
View Link
purchase
Model Variants
JUICE,Juice
2
Deployment Count
1
Availability Status
prototype
Countries Available
USA,South Korea,Germany,China,Japan
Other details1
Description Short
Airbus-built JUICE spacecraft for ESA's mission to explore Jupiter and its icy moons Ganymede, Europa, and Callisto, studying subsurface oceans and habitability.

Who uses it

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2024DeploymentJUICE performs first lunar-Earth gravity assist
  • 2024DeploymentJUICE solar arrays and instruments successfully deployed and activated
  • 2023PartnershipAirbus Defence and Space selected as main contractor for JUICE
  • Apr 2023LaunchJUICE launched to Jupiter from Guiana Space Centre
  • 2014MilestoneFormation of Airbus Defence and Space
  • 2000MilestoneEADS creation
  • 1999MilestoneMilitary Aircraft division created
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneJUICE planned to deorbit and impact Ganymede

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer?
The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer is developed by Airbus Defence and Space, based in France.
What type of robot is the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer?
The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer is a Research robot made by Airbus Defence and Space.
How much does the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer cost?
Pricing for the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer is not publicly listed. Contact Airbus Defence and Space for a quote.
When was the Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer launched?
The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer was launched in 2020.

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