NASA's Europa Clipper Mission Prepares for Launch to Jupiter's Moon

The spacecraft aims to explore the potential for life beneath Europa's icy crust, launching from Kennedy Space Center on October 14.

The Europa Clipper mission will investigate whether Jupiter's moon Europa harbors conditions suitable for life beneath its icy surface.
Originally scheduled for October 10, the launch was delayed to October 14 due to Hurricane Milton, with the spacecraft departing on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
Europa Clipper is equipped with advanced instruments, including imaging systems and spectrometers, to analyze the moon's surface and subsurface ocean for signs of habitability.
The mission will conduct 49 flybys of Europa, utilizing a looping orbit around Jupiter to minimize radiation exposure while collecting data.
In addition to studying Europa, the mission will perform gravity-assist maneuvers around Mars and Earth before reaching Jupiter in 2030.