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NASA and SpaceX Set to Launch Europa Clipper Mission

The mission aims to explore Jupiter's moon Europa for potential signs of life, launching on October 10 from Kennedy Space Center.

  • Europa Clipper will conduct 32 close flybys of Europa, studying its icy surface and subsurface ocean.
  • Equipped with nine scientific instruments, the spacecraft will investigate Europa's composition, geology, and potential for life.
  • The mission faces challenges from Jupiter's intense radiation, but recent tests confirm the spacecraft's readiness.
  • Europa Clipper will reach Jupiter in 2030 and work alongside the European Space Agency's JUICE mission.
  • NASA is inviting social media influencers to document the launch event, aiming to engage new audiences in space exploration.
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