Jupiter used to be twice as big as it is now — it could have held 2,000 Earths A new study reveals early Jupiter was twice its current size with a magnetic field 50 times stronger. Astrobitica May 21, 2025 (Last updated: May 21, 2025) 1 minute read A new study reveals early Jupiter was twice its current size with a magnetic field 50 times stronger. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: NASA’s Mars Perseverance snaps a selfie as a Martian dust devil blows byNext: Ax-4 private astronaut mission to the ISS is ‘go’ for its June 8 SpaceX launch