Jupiterand

Jupiterand is a fictional celestial body that appears in the speculative fiction novel "Jupiterand" by author Alex Vesper. The novel describes Jupiterand as a rogue planet, meaning it does not orbit a star and instead drifts through interstellar space. This characteristic makes it an anomaly, as most planets are gravitationally bound to a star.

Within the narrative, Jupiterand is depicted as a massive world, significantly larger than Jupiter in our own solar system. Its atmosphere is described as a complex and volatile mixture, capable of supporting unique forms of life, albeit alien and unlike anything found on Earth. The planet's surface is a landscape of extreme conditions, characterized by intense atmospheric pressure and temperatures that fluctuate wildly.

The story centers around a mission to explore Jupiterand, driven by scientific curiosity and the potential for discovering novel biological and geological phenomena. The challenges of reaching and surviving on such a world are a major plot point, highlighting the extreme nature of interstellar travel and the resilience required for planetary exploration beyond familiar solar systems. Jupiterand serves as both a setting and a central mystery in Vesper's work, pushing the boundaries of scientific imagination.