Jupiter's gas giant nature explained as it lacks a solid surface

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, has no solid surface. Instead, it is a gas giant composed mainly of hydrogen and helium, with extreme atmospheric pressure that increases as you descend. As you go deeper, the gas transitions into liquid hydrogen and then into a form of metallic hydrogen, with no distinct boundaries or solid ground. The core is believed to be a hot, dense mixture, not solid rock, under immense pressure and heat. Jupiter's strong gravity helps protect Earth from potential asteroid and comet impacts. Meanwhile, NASA's Europa Clipper mission, launched in October 2024, will explore Jupiter's moon Europa, which may harbor an underground ocean that could support life.