Kore

 Kore is indeed one of Jupiter's moons. Kore, also known as Jupiter LIII, is a relatively small moon of Jupiter. It is a member of the Ananke group, a cluster of irregular moons that orbit Jupiter in retrograde orbits, meaning they orbit the planet in the opposite direction of its rotation.

Here are some key details about Kore:

1. Size and Characteristics: Kore, like other moons in the Ananke group, is relatively small and has an irregular shape. These moons are believed to be composed of a mixture of rock and ice.

2. Orbit: Kore follows a retrograde orbit around Jupiter, which means it orbits the planet in the opposite direction of Jupiter's rotation. Its orbit is distant from Jupiter and inclined relative to the planet's equator.

3. Name Origin: Kore is named after a figure from Greek mythology. Kore was an alternate name for Persephone, who was the daughter of Demeter and the queen of the underworld. Her name means "maiden" or "daughter."

4. Discovery: Kore was discovered in 2003 by a team of astronomers led by Scott S. Sheppard. Its discovery was part of ongoing efforts to identify and characterize Jupiter's many moons.

5. Exploration: As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, there haven't been any dedicated space missions to study Kore specifically. Most of the information about this moon and others in its group comes from observations made by telescopes and spacecraft like the Galileo orbiter.

   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

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