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NASA's Europa Clipper and JUICE Launch to Explore Jupiter's Moon for Signs of Life; Juno Satellite Set for 2027

Nov 4, 2024, 04:48 PM

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has successfully launched, marking a significant step in the search for extraterrestrial life on Jupiter's moon Europa. The mission aims to explore the moon's icy surface and investigate the potential for hidden oceans beneath it, which may harbor signs of life. The Europa Clipper is part of a broader initiative that includes the JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission, both of which are focused on understanding the conditions that could support life in these distant environments. In addition, the UK is enhancing its Earth observation capabilities with the upcoming launch of the Juno satellite, set for 2027. Juno will provide high-resolution imagery to aid military reconnaissance, complementing the Tyche satellite launched earlier this year, which is expected to be part of a larger satellite constellation by 2031.