Produced by: Tarun Mishra
Unlike Earth and other rocky planets, Jupiter lacks a solid surface. It’s composed entirely of gas and liquid, making it impossible to land on or walk across.
Jupiter, positioned fifth from the Sun between Mars and Saturn, is the largest planet in our solar system. Its immense size could fit over 1,000 Earths inside it.
Jupiter’s atmosphere consists mostly of hydrogen and helium, with no grass, dirt, or solid ground. The gaseous layers swirl violently, creating a stormy environment with massive, high-speed winds.
Jupiter experiences extreme wind speeds, with some areas reaching over 400 mph—about three times faster than a Category 5 hurricane on Earth.
As one descends into Jupiter, the atmospheric pressure intensifies dramatically. At a certain depth, the pressure is so high that a human body would implode if exposed.
Deep within Jupiter, the extreme pressure compresses hydrogen gas into a liquid state, creating an ocean of liquid metallic hydrogen. This “ocean” is unique as it doesn’t contain water.
The core of Jupiter remains a mystery. Current research suggests it may be a dense, hot mixture of liquid and solid-like metallic elements, although it is not solid in the conventional sense.
Scientists are still studying the nature of Jupiter’s core, where the pressure remains incredibly high. Understanding this core may reveal more about the planet's formation and its influence within the solar system.