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NASA launches Europa Clipper to explore Jupiter's moon for signs of life

apnews.com — October 14, 2024, 11:00 PM UTC

Summary: NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft launched on Monday, beginning a 5.5-year journey to explore Jupiter's moon Europa. The mission aims to investigate the moon's hidden ocean for signs of conditions that could support life, without directly searching for life itself.

The spacecraft will conduct 49 flybys of Europa, skimming as low as 16 miles above its surface. It carries nine scientific instruments designed to analyze the moon's ice and search for organic compounds, while its electronics are shielded from Jupiter's intense radiation.

The mission, costing $5.2 billion, faced delays due to concerns about the spacecraft's transistors and Hurricane Milton. Clipper is expected to reach Jupiter in 2030 and continue its exploration until 2034.

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