NASA is sending a massive spacecraft called Europa Clipper to Jupiter's icy moon Europa. Why? Because scientists think there could be life in its liquid water ocean hidden beneath a thick ice shell. Europa Clipper will study the moon's surface and atmosphere with nine different instruments. It might
The search for alien life in our solar system got a boost in 1979 when NASA’s Voyager 2 snapped detailed photos of Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa. Scientists noticed mysterious patterns, like “crop circles” on Earth, which hinted at possible life-supporting conditions. Now, NASA’s Europa Clipper, the ag
NASA has chosen SpaceX's Crew Dragon for its crew rotation missions to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2025. Crew Dragon will fly NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov on the Crew-10 mission in February 2025. The
Colorado has been treating skywatchers to some amazing sights lately. Recently, the northern lights made an appearance as far south as Ouray. Now, another celestial wonder has caught our attention: the Oort Cloud comet, nicknamed Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. Spotted by two observatories in 2021, this comet, t
Imagine a place with more water than all of Earth's oceans combined, hidden beneath a thick layer of ice. This isn't some far-fetched dream; it's Europa, one of Jupiter’s many moons. NASA's exciting journey to this icy world started with the launch of the Europa Clipper from Florida's Cape Canaveral
Are you eager to witness something amazing? This week, Bostonians have a unique chance to spot a comet zipping past. NASA calls it C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS, and it's currently making its very first loop near Earth. Clear skies are expected from Monday evening, providing an ideal moment to catch
Imagine a journey through space, like no other. NASA's Europa Clipper is on a mission to explore Jupiter's moon, Europa. This icy world, slightly smaller than Earth's moon, is hiding a secret under its frozen surface. Scientists believe there's a vast ocean beneath the ice, potentially teeming with
Ever wondered if there's life beyond Earth? NASA is on a mission to find out, starting with Europa, one of Jupiter's icy moons. This moon might have more water than all of Earth's oceans combined! That's why NASA is launching its biggest spacecraft ever, called Europa Clipper. It's like a giant expl
NASA and SpaceX are eager to send the Europa Clipper spacecraft toward Jupiter's moon Europa, the launch now set for Monday, October 14, 2024. This $5 billion project has been delayed due to Hurricane Milton, which caused havoc at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch window is incredib
Did you spot something unusual in the sky last night? Many people in California saw a flash, which was actually a comet named Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. This comet is currently around 70 million kilometers away from Earth. Scientists say it's best to look towards the western sky just after sunset for the ne
