If those transistors failed, the entire mission would be in jeopardy.
As a result, the October 10 launch date remains unchanged.
Europa Clipper is a NASA mission charged with investigating Jupiters icy moon Europa.
An artist’s concept of Europa Clipper above the Jovian moon.Illustration: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Europa is suspected to contain an ocean of liquid salty water beneath its frozen surface.
To be clear, the missions task is not to actually find that alien life.
The probe is slated to reach the Jovian system in April 2030.
Despite the upcoming launch, the future of similar NASA missions is now uncertain.
But well have all our fingers crossedand why not, our toes toofor the next generation of Jovian interpreters.
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