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NASA Clears Europa Clipper for Launch to Jupiter's Moon

The spacecraft's critical components passed radiation tests, ensuring it can explore the potentially habitable Europa.

Overview

  • Europa Clipper's launch window opens on October 10, following approval from NASA.
  • The mission aims to determine if Europa's subsurface ocean could support life.
  • Engineers conducted extensive tests on transistors to ensure they can withstand Jupiter's radiation.
  • The spacecraft will perform 49 flybys of Europa over a four-year period.
  • Europa Clipper is equipped with 10 science instruments for detailed exploration.

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