Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Dancing among the stars,
boldly going where none have gone before,
she orbits the gas giant. No small feat.
A world of wonder lies ahead.
a long-standing project, a long awaited voyage
standing on the shoulders of giants,
Juno, consort of Jupiter,
but powerful in her own right,
daughter of Saturn, mother of Mars,
Queen of the Universe,
she moves, traveling millions of kilometers,
a five-year journey to unknown parts.
But still she sings,
she sings a song of perfection,
chasing the truth,
seeking knowledge,
inspiration and inspirational
exploring the unknown,
she soars, flying high, flying effortlessly,
spinning a brief tale of glory
that will end with a crash,
but she will live on in science, immortal.
This is response to Secret Keeper’s Weekly Writing Prompt. This week’s words: move/small/wonder/dance/part. The line about Juno singing comes from this:
“Through tones Juno sang to us and it was a song of perfection,” said Rick Nybakken, Juno Project Manager, referring to the audio signal the probe sent to indicate it was in orbit. It’s from this article.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
You’re really soaring into the universe these past few weeks, Merril. Lyrical, like the music of the spheres.
Thank you so much, Marian!
I was prepared for this by the nightly news! They talked about why the name Juno, etc. Thanks for reinforcing it here. Lovely.
Thank you, Luanne. It’s an amazing effort. It fascinates me. Did you hear about the Lego figures Juno carried? I couldn’t quite work that into the poem.
Science and art colliding — exquisite celestial journey! Bravo.
Thank you very much!!
I’ve been watching this with wonder too…I love your marriage of science and myth. (K)
Thank you, Kerfe. I’m glad you enjoyed the poem.
This mission really is amazing, isn’t it?
It is! I was just reading about the moons, who have their own stories as well.
Yes, there are so many moons, and perhaps more to be discovered!
The marriage of art and science is one of the definitions of “magic”. Lovely poem to go with an exciting event.
Thank you so much–what a lovely comment!
Juno’s song! I love how she is
powerful in her own right,
…
Queen of the Universe
All hail! 🙂