Juno space probe set to enter Jupiter’s orbit

An armour-shielded spacecraft is due to reach Jupiter tomorrow after completing a five year, 1.4bn mile (2.2bn km) journey from Earth.

The Juno probe will orbit closer to the giant planet than any spacecraft has done before, flying to within 2,900 miles of Jupiter’s swirling cloud tops.

It will study the planet’s composition, gravity, magnetic field, and the source of its raging 384mph winds. A panoramic camera will also take spectacular colour photos.