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Clipper mission is poised for launch on October 10, following a crucial decision-making milestone on September 9.
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission remains on track, with a launch period opening on Thursday, October 10. The next major milestone for Clipper is Key Decision Point E on Monday, September 9, in which the agency will decide whether the project is ready to proceed to launch and mission operations. NASA will provide more information at a mission overview and media briefing targeted for that same week.that help control the flow of electricity on the spacecraft.
Through flybys, the Clipper will capture high-resolution images, analyze the moon’s thin atmosphere, and probe its icy shell to seek signs of biochemical activity beneath. This daring journey seeks to deepen our understanding of celestial habitability in our solar system.
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