Europa Clipper

Europa Clipper will perform a detailed scientific study of Jupiter's moon Europa, with a focus on assessing its potential habitability.
Mission Link
Europa Flyby Orbiter NASA
Aphelion
4 Oct 2029
Location
265.0-day trail Sun Earth Mars Jupiter Europa Europa Clipper
Julian Date: 2462414.0
ISO Date: 2029-10-04T12:00 UTC
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Timeline
Earth Gravity Assist
3 Dec 2026
Mars Gravity Assist
1 Mar 2025
Launch
14 Oct 2024
Jupiter Orbital Insertion
11 Apr 2030
First Europa Flyby
Spring 2031
First Science Campaign Begins
est. May 2031
Second Science Campaign Begins
est. May 2033
Possible End of Mission: Ganymede Impact
est. Sep 2034