Europa Clipper Mission Overview
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What is the primary objective of the Europa Clipper mission?

  • To determine the habitability potential of Europa's subsurface ocean. (correct)
  • To analyze the composition of Jupiter's atmospheric layers.
  • To map the surface topology of Jupiter's moon Ganymede.
  • To directly search for extraterrestrial life on Europa.

    • Approximately how many miles will the Europa Clipper travel to reach Jupiter's orbit?

  • 770 million miles
  • 480 million miles
  • 2.8 billion miles
  • 1.8 billion miles (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the 'gravity assist maneuvers' during the Europa Clipper's journey?

  • To collect samples from the Martian atmosphere for analysis.
  • To calibrate the scientific instruments before reaching Jupiter.
  • To reduce the spacecraft's speed when approaching Europa.
  • To boost the spacecraft's velocity by using the gravity of other planets. (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a layer of Europa's interior?

    <p>Solid Iron core (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided text, what will happen to the Europa Clipper spacecraft at the end of its mission?

    <p>It will intentionally crash into Jupiter's moon Ganymede. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason Europa is considered a potential location for extraterrestrial life?

    <p>It is believed to have a subsurface ocean of liquid water, a potential source of energy, and the necessary chemical elements. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary energy source that could be keeping Europa's subterranean ocean in a liquid state?

    <p>Geothermal activity from tidal heating due to Jupiter's gravitational interaction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how long after its launch did the Europa Clipper spacecraft successfully enter orbit?

    <p>About 1 hour and 10 minutes after launch. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the volume of water in Europa's ocean compare to that of Earth's oceans?

    <p>Europa's ocean may contain twice as much water as Earth's oceans. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasize in his statement following the Europa Clipper's successful launch?

    <p>The initiation of the first journey to an ocean world beyond Earth. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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