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Five Facts About the Biggest Planet in our Solar System

Jupiter is more than the biggest planet in our solar system—it's also the oldest.

Publish Date: 8/6/19Topic: Space + FlightSpace & FlightNova

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By AJ Fillo

What's so special about Jupiter? Here are five facts about the planet that's home to the "Great Red Spot."

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