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⋅ October 14, 2024
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Space.com

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches NASA’s Europa Clipper probe to explore icy Jupiter ocean moon
Space.com
“Liftoff of Falcon Heavy with Europa Clipper, unveiling the mysteries of an enormous ocean lurking beneath the icy crust of Jupiter’s moon Europa,” NASA launch commentator Derrol Nail said as the powerful rocket rose off the pad today.
Spaceflight Now

Live coverage: SpaceX to launch NASA’s Europa Clipper on Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kenney Space Center
Spaceflight Now
A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket stands in launch position in preparation of NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, which is set to launch on Oct. 14, 2024. Image: SpaceX. Hot on the heels of its successful mid-air booster catch during its Sunday Starship Flight 5 …
Space.com

What time will SpaceX launch NASA’s Europa Clipper to icy Jupiter moon on Oct. 14 (and how to watch online)?
Space.com
NASA is currently targeting Monday, Oct. 14, at 12:06 p.m. EDT (1606 GMT) to launch the Europa Clipper mission on its SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The mission will have a 15-second launch window in which to liftoff, with SpaceX aiming for the end of that …
Space.com

NASA’s $5 billion Europa Clipper had a rocky road to space. How it switched rockets and more to launch to Jupiter
Space.com
NASA’s Europa Clipper mission finally launched today (Oct. 14) from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. When it reaches its destination in 2030, the spacecraft will investigate the Jupiter ocean moon Europa, which is perhaps the best place to search for …
Space.com

4 must-see Jupiter movies to help you prepare for NASA’s Europa Clipper mission
Space.com
Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis star is “Jupiter Ascending” (Image credit: Warner Bros.) Jump to: Jupiter Ascending; Europa Report …
BBC News

Countdown to mission hunting alien life on a distant moon
BBC News
Its destination is Europa, a deeply-mysterious moon orbiting the distant planet Jupiter. Trapped under its icy surface could be a vast ocean with double the amount of water on Earth. The Europa Clipper …
Space.com

Monster black hole is a ‘cosmic Michael Myers’ killing a star and brutally attacking another
Space.com
NASA’s Chandra X-ray space telescope spotted the supermassive black hole attacking a second star with the remains of a fresh “kill” like the star of the Halloween franchise. Comments (0). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an …
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Mars orbiters spy ‘cryptic terrain’ near planet’s icy south pole (photos)
Space.com
The newly released photos, taken using Mars Express’ High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC), capture seasonal polar caps composed mainly of carbon dioxide ice with some water ice. In spring, the ice partially sublimates …
The New York Times

NASA Prepares Europa Clipper Launch to Study an Ocean Moon’s Habitability
The New York Times
The spacecraft will lift off Monday on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on a nearly six-year journey to Jupiter. Share …
Reuters

Moon race, private competition in focus as space powers gather in Milan
Reuters
NASA, which is investing billions of dollars in its flagship Artemis moon programme, has been keen on maintaining a presence in low-Earth orbit to compete with China’s Tiangong space station, which has continuously housed Chinese astronauts for three years …