.On Aug. 21, 2024, developers as well as service technicians deployed and also evaluated NASA's Europa Clipper gigantic solar collections. Each range gauges about 46.5 feet (14.2 gauges) long and also around 13.5 feet (4.1 gauges) higher.Europa Clipper is actually booked to launch Oct. 10, 2024, on the 1st mission to carry out a thorough science inspection of Jupiter's moon Europa. Scientists predict Europa has a salty sea below its own icy crusting that can hold the foundation important to sustain lifestyle.Discover how this spacecraft's solar ranges will power flybys.Graphic debt: NASA/Frank Michaux.