NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft, set to explore Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, faced a major setback with its transistors potentially being damaged by Jupiter’s radiation. Engineers found a solution by heating up the transistors, ensuring the spacecraft’s four-year mission will proceed as planned. The spacecraft is now ready for launch in October, following rigorous testing to ensure its functionality in the harsh space environment.
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NASA has given the go-ahead for the Europa Clipper mission, a $5 billion endeavor to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa, following successful radiation testing. The mission, set to launch on October 10th, aims to determine if the ocean beneath Europa’s icy surface could harbor life.