Space

Testing Europa Clipper's Solar Arrays

.On Aug. 21, 2024, engineers as well as technicians set up as well as evaluated NASA's Europa Dog clipper gigantic photo voltaic arrays. Each selection evaluates regarding 46.5 feet (14.2 gauges) long and also approximately 13.5 feet (4.1 meters) high.Europa Dog clipper is actually planned to launch Oct. 10, 2024, on the initial purpose to carry out an in-depth science investigation of Jupiter's moon Europa. Scientists forecast Europa has a salty ocean underneath its icy crusting that could possibly hold the foundation important to preserve life.Learn how this spacecraft's photo voltaic selections will power flybys.Graphic credit rating: NASA/Frank Michaux.