"Europa Clipper Successfully Endures Space Simulation Test"
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NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has successfully completed a series of rigorous environmental tests at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, simulating the extreme conditions it will face during its 1.6-billion-mile journey to Jupiter's moon Europa. The tests included exposure to intense heat and cold, radiation, vacuum, and vibrations to ensure the spacecraft's resilience. Scheduled for launch in October 2024, Europa Clipper will investigate Europa's potential to support life by studying its icy shell, surface interactions with the ocean below, composition, and geology.
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