Lava lakes on Io's surface had previously been found in a few locations, such as the 127-mile-long lake Loki Patera. This study reveals that these lakes are extremely common on the moon, and the ...

Io isn’t just any moon; it’s a volcanic powerhouse orbiting Jupiter! Explore its stunning features, from raging volcanoes to dazzling auroras, and learn what makes it so different from ...

NASA’s Juno mission has gathered new findings after peering below Jupiter’s cloud-covered atmosphere and the surface of its fiery moon, Io. Not only has the data helped develop a new model to ...

That mission also extends to Jupiter's rings and many moons. In December, Juno came within about 930 miles of Io's surface – equal the distance from New York City to Orlando, Florida.