Space

Testing Europa Clipper's Solar Arrays

.On Aug. 21, 2024, developers and also experts released and also assessed NASA's Europa Dog clipper big solar assortments. Each range assesses about 46.5 feets (14.2 meters) long and also approximately 13.5 feet (4.1 meters) high.Europa Dog clipper is arranged to launch Oct. 10, 2024, on the initial purpose to carry out a detailed scientific research investigation of Jupiter's moon Europa. Researchers forecast Europa has a salted sea beneath its icy shell that could hold the building blocks necessary to preserve life.Learn how this space probe's photovoltaic selections perseverance flybys.Graphic debt: NASA/Frank Michaux.