NASA's Europa Clipper Mission Set to Explore Jupiter's Icy Moon

The $5 billion mission aims to uncover the mysteries of Europa's subsurface ocean and assess its potential to support life.

Europa Clipper, the largest interplanetary probe built by NASA, is set to launch by November 6 on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
The mission will conduct 49 flybys of Europa over four years, collecting detailed data on the moon's icy surface and subsurface ocean.
Scientists hope to determine the ocean's depth, salinity, and potential for supporting microbial life through advanced instruments on board.
The mission was nearly derailed by radiation challenges and transistor issues, but recent clearances have paved the way for its launch.
Europa Clipper's findings could guide future missions, potentially involving landers, to directly search for signs of life on Europa.