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At this point it's still a "go", should be an interesting mission. The SLS is a direct shot rather than a gravity assist, thus much shorter cruise period.rootone said:Is it still on?
The Europa Clipper Interplanetary Mission is a proposed mission by NASA to explore Jupiter's moon, Europa. It aims to study the moon's potential for habitability through various observations and measurements.
The launch date for the Europa Clipper Interplanetary Mission is currently set for October 2024. However, this date may change as the mission is still in the planning phase.
The main objectives of the Europa Clipper Interplanetary Mission are to study the moon's surface and subsurface, its composition and chemistry, and its potential for hosting life. The mission also aims to gather data on Europa's ocean and its interactions with the surface.
The Europa Clipper Interplanetary Mission will use a suite of instruments, including cameras, spectrometers, and radar, to study the moon's surface, composition, and subsurface. It will also use a magnetometer to study Europa's magnetic field and a dust analyzer to measure the composition of particles in its atmosphere.
The Europa Clipper Interplanetary Mission is important because Europa is considered one of the most promising places in our solar system to find extraterrestrial life. The data and observations gathered by this mission will help us understand the potential habitability of Europa and inform future missions to the moon.