NASA confirms mission to Jupiter's moon Europa to explore its icy oceans. NASA has confirmed a mission to Europa, one of the moons of Jupiter, will indeed happen.

Are we going to explore Europa?

The mission is scheduled to launch in October 2024 aboard a Falcon Heavy, during a 21-day launch window. The spacecraft will use gravity assists from Mars in February 2025 and Earth in December 2026, before arriving at Europa in April 2030.

Has NASA gone to Europa?

NASA's Europa Clipper will conduct detailed reconnaissance of Jupiter's moon Europa and investigate whether the icy moon could harbor conditions suitable for life.