What If Jupiter Has A Own Mini Solar System? And This is True 101%

What If Jupiter Has A Own Mini Solar System?
Yes, Jupiter is often described as having its own mini solar system because it has a collection of moons, with the four largest (the Galilean moons) being particularly prominent, and its immense gravity holds them in orbit. These moons, along with many smaller ones, act as a compact system similar to how the planets orbit the Sun, and they have unique characteristics like volcanoes and potential subsurface oceans.
Jupiter has 95 moons that have been officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union. But the number doesn't capture the complexity of the Jovian system of moons, rings and asteroids. The giant planet has thousands of small objects in its orbit. Scientists are getting so good at spotting tiny moons orbiting distant, giant planets that the International Astronomical Union has decided the smallest will no longer be given mythological names unless they are of “significant” scientific interest.

~ The Four Galilean Moons
These are the four largest moons of Jupiter and are named in honor of their discoverer, Galileo Galilei.
Io
Europa
Ganymede
Callisto

~ Smaller Moons
Jupiter has many more smaller moons, with most having been discovered since 1999. These include the inner moons Metis, Adrastea, Thebe, and the larger Amalthea, which was discovered in 1892.
List of a Few Other Moons by Orbit
Inner Moons (approximating proximity to Jupiter) :
Amalthea
Metis
Adrastea
Thebe
~ Irregular Moons (discovered later) :
Himalia
Elara
Pasiphaë
Sinope
Carme
Ananke
Leda
Lysithea
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