cover of episode Clipper’s champions: Space advocates and the fight for a mission to Europa

Clipper’s champions: Space advocates and the fight for a mission to Europa

2024/10/9
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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

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Jupiter's moon Europa is one of the most promising targets in the search for life. The Planetary Society and space advocates around the world fought to make Europa Clipper a reality. This week, we learn more about the tumultuous history of the mission with Casey Dreier, our chief of space policy. Mat Kaplan, senior communications adviser, gives an update on the successful launch of the European Space Agency's Hera mission and the delayed launch of Europa Clipper due to Hurricane Milton. Then, Bruce Betts, chief scientist at The Planetary Society, discusses two opportunities to view comets in the October sky in What's Up.

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