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The atmospheric probe returns data for about fifty-eight minutes before extreme pressure and temperature end its transmission.

Galileo probe measurements show Jupiter's helium abundance is broadly comparable with expectations from solar composition.

Probe instruments detect lightning-related signals while descending through Jupiter's atmosphere.

The Galileo probe directly measures increasing atmospheric pressure during its descent through Jupiter.

Probe instruments measure how atmospheric temperature changes as the Galileo probe descends into Jupiter.

The Galileo probe enters an unusually dry atmospheric region and measures less water than many pre-mission models expected.

The Galileo probe measures unexpectedly strong winds continuing deep below Jupiter's visible cloud tops.

Galileo releases its atmospheric probe for a five-month free flight toward Jupiter.

Probe data show Jupiter's atmospheric abundances differ in important ways from simple solar-composition expectations.

The Galileo atmospheric probe begins direct scientific measurements after deploying its parachute in Jupiter's atmosphere.

The Galileo atmospheric probe enters Jupiter and transmits direct measurements during its descent.