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Aeolus I Jupiter Mission
Expedition
On May 29, 2051, after just under three years on course through deep space, the eight-member crew of the Aeolus I mission reached Jovian orbit and began initial observations. Following roughly a day of Jupiter observation, the Janus entered orbit of Callisto and spent the next several days deploying the surface equipment. The crew disembarked on the landing craft and began their 336-day residency on the outermost Galilean moon. While in the Jovian subsystem, the Aeolus I crew performed thousands of experiments across dozens of scientific disciplines, from analysis of Callistoan ice cores to studying the behavior of Jupiter's radiation belts. The resounding success of Aeolus I ensured the continuation of the program at least until the end of Janus IV, after which the program was delayed slightly due to technological challenges.
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