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Testing Europa Clipper's Solar Arrays

.On Aug. 21, 2024, designers and experts released as well as examined NASA's Europa Dog clipper large solar energy varieties. Each assortment gauges about 46.5 feets (14.2 meters) long as well as about 13.5 feet (4.1 meters) higher.Europa Clipper is actually booked to launch Oct. 10, 2024, on the very first objective to conduct an in-depth scientific research investigation of Jupiter's moon Europa. Scientists anticipate Europa has a salted sea beneath its icy crust that could support the foundation essential to maintain life.Find out exactly how this space capsule's sun assortments will power flybys.Image credit history: NASA/Frank Michaux.