Europa Clipper- What's So Cool About Jupiter's Icy Moon- (Live Q&A)

There are several reasons why the Europa Clipper mission is an awe-inspiring endeavor:

Hunting for Signs of Life: The presence of liquid water and energy sources within Europa's subsurface ocean raises the tantalizing possibility of habitable conditions for life. The mission aims to assess the moon's habitability by examining its surface and analyzing plumes that may contain essential biomarkers.

Revealing the Ocean's Secrets: While Europa's subsurface ocean is well-established, its depth, composition, and characteristics remain mysterious. The spacecraft's suite of instruments will study the ice shell and search for hints of the ocean's composition and dynamics.

Analyzing Europa's Surface: The moon's surface is a testament to the intense geological activity occurring beneath the ice. By studying its surface features, the mission hopes to gain insights into the processes shaping Europa's landscape.