.On Aug. 21, 2024, engineers and experts deployed and also checked NASA's Europa Clipper large sunlight selections. Each selection measures about 46.5 feet (14.2 gauges) long as well as around 13.5 feet (4.1 meters) higher.Europa Clipper is scheduled to introduce Oct. 10, 2024, on the very first mission to administer a detailed scientific research investigation of Jupiter's moon Europa. Experts anticipate Europa possesses a salty ocean beneath its own icy crusting that could support the foundation important to sustain lifestyle.Find out exactly how this space probe's photo voltaic selections will power flybys.Picture debt: NASA/Frank Michaux.