The Planets: Jupiter Preview
Jupiter’s massive gravitational force made it a wrecking ball when it barreled through the early solar system. But it also shaped life on Earth, delivering comets laden with water—and perhaps even the fateful asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs.
Previews + Extras
Jupiter, the First Planet to Form in our Solar System
S46 E14 - 1m 42s
About 5 billion years ago, as our sun forms, most planets around it are still dust. But Jupiter's core already begins to grow.
Five Facts About the Biggest Planet in our Solar System
S46 E14 - 1m 21s
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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