NASA set to launch Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter today, here's all you need to know

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previous data from studies indicate that underneath the frozen crust of Jupiter's moon there lies a huge salt-water ocean, which could possibly support life forms.

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Life on Jupiterโ€™s Moon? NASA's Europa Clipper Set to Take Off! Exploring Life Beneath Ice
NASA is set to launch the Europa Clipper spacecraft to explore Jupiterโ€™s moon, Europa, on October 14, using SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket. The mission aims to determine if Europa can support life beneath its icy surface. The journey, spanning 2.9 billion kilometers, is expected to take 5.5 years, with arrival projected for 2030. The spacecraft, measuring 100 feet and weighing 6,000 kg, will conduct 49 flybys, analyzing conditions for potential life. Previous missions have confirmed the presence of a subsurface ocean on Europa. #EuropaClipper #SpaceXFalcon #NASA #Jupiter #Falcon #ScienceNews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.155~HT.334~

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