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Equipped with an array of scientific instruments, including ice-penetrating radar and cameras, the Europa Clipper spacecraft will conduct multiple flybys of Europa, analyzing its surface composition and mapping the thickness of the ice. The mission aims to determine the moon’s potential habitability and assess its suitability for future exploration.
International collaboration is a key aspect of the Europa Clipper mission, with contributions from the European Space Agency (ESA). The data gathered by the spacecraft is expected to inform future missions, possibly involving landers that can explore Europa’s surface and potentially penetrate its subsurface ocean.
