Mission to Europa.

NASA is planning to launch the Europa Clipper probe to investigate Jupiter's moon, Europa, in order to determine if it is capable of supporting life. Europa is thought to have a large ocean beneath its icy surface, which is kept from freezing by the moon's elliptical orbit around Jupiter. The probe will examine the moon's geology, chemistry, and surface characteristics, and may even collect samples of water vapor plumes that erupt from the surface. While the mission is not specifically designed to detect life, there is a small chance that the probe's instruments could identify signs of life in the particles it encounters. The Europa Clipper mission, led by NASA, aims to explore Jupiter's moon Europa to determine if it has the conditions necessary for life. The moon is believed to have a subsurface ocean beneath its icy shell, and the mission will study the interactions between the ocean and the surface to identify potential habitable zones. The spacecraft will carry nine scientific instruments, including cameras, spectrometers, and a dust analyzer, to gather data on the moon's composition, atmosphere, and potential signs of water plumes. While the mission may not directly find evidence of life, it will provide valuable information for future missions, including the possibility of sending a submersible robot to explore the moon's ocean floor. [Extracted from the article]