Orbit
The probe's planned polar orbit is highly elongated and takes it close to the poles — within 4,300 kilometers (2,672 mi) — but then far beyond even Callisto's orbit.
This type of orbit helps the craft avoid any long term contact with Jupiter's radiation belts, which can cause damage to spacecraft electronics and solar panels. The "Juno Radiation Vault", with 1 cm thick titanium walls, will also aid in protecting and shielding Juno's electronics. The spacecraft is planned to complete at least 33 polar orbits, each taking from eleven to fourteen days.
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