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Stunning NASA Wizardry...Europa Clipper is on its way to Jupiter

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by GatorJMDZ, Oct 14, 2024 at 1:27 PM.

  1. GatorJMDZ

    GatorJMDZ gatorjack VIP Member

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    This is the largest object NASA has ever launched into space. Successful launch, successful separation and successful acquisition of signal.

    The $5.2 billion spacecraft is scheduled to enter Jupiter's orbit in April 2030.

     
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  2. G8trGr8t

    G8trGr8t Premium Member

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    that one would have made quite a roar...
     
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  3. 14serenoa

    14serenoa Living in Orange and surrounded by Seminoles... VIP Member

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    I saw the launch today from my backyard.
     
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  4. danmanne65

    danmanne65 GC Hall of Fame

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    I had to walk a couple hundred feet to see it. It was worth it.
     
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