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Scientists are Simulating Europa in the Lab, Learning What They Can Before Clipper Arrives in 2030

's the best way to learn about Europa before we actually land a mission there? A team of scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory created a mini version of this icy world in the lab. It's giving them some fascinating insights into how that moon's icy surface behaves and providing useful information for planners of the upcoming Europa Clipper flyby mission.

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