SpaceX awarded contract to launch NASA mission to icy Jupiter moon

NASA plans to launch the Europa Clipper spacecraft from Kennedy Space Center, with a contract valued at $178 million. The project faced delays due to reliance on NASA's space launch system, which experienced setbacks. The mission aims to survey Europa, capturing high-resolution images, analyzing its composition, and investigating geological activity. It will also assess the icy shell's thickness, search for subsurface lakes, and evaluate the ocean's depth and salinity. Previous studies revealed Europa's glow due to Jupiter's radiation.

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