Exploring Ocean Worlds: Europa Clipper Is One Year From Launch (Live Public Talk)

In October 2024, NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will begin its journey to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. It will investigate if an ocean thought to lie beneath Europa’s icy crust could support life. Join Europa Clipper Mission System Manager Al Cangahula and planetary scientist Kate Craft to learn about the spacecraft’s assembly and preparations for launch, and how Europa Clipper’s detailed exploration of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet. Speakers: Dr. L. Alberto (Al) Cangahuala, mission system manager, Europa Clipper, NASA JPL Dr. Kate Craft, project staff scientist and assistant science systems engineer, Europa Clipper, JHU APL Host: Marc Razze, office of communications and education, NASA JPL Co-host: Nikki Wyrick, office of communications and education, NASA JPL (Original Air Date: Oct. 19, 2023)