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Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesTechnicians attach the five-panel solar arrays to NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.
"Clipper's primary science goal is to determine whether there are places below the surface of Europa that could support life," NASA officials said in the announcement. beneath it, along with the moon's composition and geology. The mission's detailed exploration of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.
Our mission to explore Jupiter's moon Europa remains on track, with a launch period opening on Oct. 10. We recently conducted extensive testing of our spacecraft's transistors, and results suggest they're ready to support our baseline mission. https://t.co/M4hClJroBB pic.twitter.
The next major milestone for the mission is a review called Key Decision Point E, which will take place on Sept. 9. At that time, NASA will determine if the Europa Clipper spacecraft can proceed into final launch preparations. to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at:
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