Europa Clipper Makes Stellar Entrance: Captures Starfield Images on Epic Journey to Jupiter's Icy Moon
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, 54 million miles away from Earth, has snapped its first starfield images. Utilizing star trackers for navigation, this marks a crucial achievement, paving the way for its mission to explore Jupiter's moon Europa. Launched in October 2024, the spacecraft aims to study Europa's potential habitability by examining its icy façade and geological features.
Feb 6