Just dreaming about the peaceful ice of Europa.
ARCHIVED - NASA Europa Clipper
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ARCHIVED - NASA Europa Clipper
@EuropaClipper
NASA's Europa Clipper mission is on its way to find out if the conditions are right for life on Jupiter's icy moon Europa. Follow @NASASolarSystem for updates.
Joined January 2015
- Europa is about the same size as Earth's moon – yet evidence suggests that, beneath its surface, it has more water than all Earth's oceans combined! See why we think this is the case and the implications for life.
00:00 - Update: our spacecraft remains in a nominal state – power positive, thermally stable, dynamically stable, and in two-way communication with ground teams. Over the next few weeks, we'll be in a commissioning phase to confirm that all hardware and software is operating as expected.
GIF - It's one of the most intriguing locations for understanding the possibilities of extraterrestrial life. Learn more about why Jupiter's moon Europa fascinates scientists and explorers: europa.nasa.gov/why-europa/ove…
- Science is booming! We've successfully deployed the magnetometer boom. Once we arrive at Europa, the Europa Clipper Magnetometer (ECM) aims to confirm that Europa’s ocean exists, measure its depth and salinity, and measure the ice shell's thickness. More: europa.nasa.gov/spacecraft/ins…
00:00 - The last time the spacecraft will be seen in person...😢 Travel well, friend!🤩 One last look at #EuropaClipper as the payload fairings close! The spacecraft will be on a nearly 6-year journey to investigate if there are habitable conditions on Jupiter’s moon Europa. Liftoff is targeted for Oct. 10 on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy!🚀 blogs.nasa.gov/europaclipper/
- Replying to @EuropaClipperOk, listen up. Here's your briefing about what we know so far, and what we hope to find out when we get to Jupiter's ocean moon Europa: europa.nasa.gov/why-europa/eur…
- In January 1610, Galileo discovered the largest moons of Jupiter, including Europa. You can see them yourself with most binoculars or – as in this photo – a zoom lens. Jupiter and three moons can be seen at top center. Our mission will take a closer look: europa.nasa.gov
- Next week, a journey of 1.8 billion miles begins. All about our mission to explore Jupiter's intriguing moon Europa: nasa.gov/europaclipper The launch period opens on Oct. 10. Here's how to watch: go.nasa.gov/europaclipperl…
- With strong evidence for an ocean of liquid water beneath its icy crust, Jupiter's moon Europa could have conditions suitable for life. In 2024, our spacecraft will set off to take a closer look. Join us: europa.nasa.gov
00:00 - Europa science is heating up! New research shows that volcanic activity may have occurred on the seafloor of Jupiter’s moon in the recent past – and may still be happening. Our mission will help put these predictions to the test. Details: go.nasa.gov/3oPoj4O
