Deep-space Rendezvous
| Date (GMT) | Spacecraft | Event | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 June | Galileo | 1st flyby of Ganymede | |
| 6 September | Galileo | 2nd flyby of Ganymede | |
| 4 November | Galileo | 1st flyby of Callisto | |
| 19 December | Galileo | 1st flyby of Europa |
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