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NASA Launches Europa Clipper Mission to Explore Potential for Life on Jupiter's Icy Moon

Oct 27, 2024, 09:01 AM

NASA has launched a full-fledged mission to Europa, Jupiter's icy moon, with the Europa Clipper spacecraft. The mission aims to explore the moon's potential to host life. Scientists, including those interviewed by The Economist's Babbage podcast, are optimistic about discovering signs of simple life forms. This mission marks a significant step in space exploration, as it could provide the first evidence of life beyond Earth.