Europa Clipper’s Transistors Healed, Launch Set for October

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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