Exploring Jupiter's Icy Moon: Europa Clipper's Mission for Life
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NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, launched on October 14, is on its way to Jupiter's moon Europa, currently 13 million miles from Earth. The spacecraft, which will reach Mars in three months for a gravity assist, has successfully deployed key instruments, including solar arrays and antennas. The mission aims to explore Europa's potential to harbor life by studying its icy shell, ocean, and geology. The spacecraft will perform a series of flybys starting in 2031, using its instruments to gather crucial data.
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