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NASA's Europa Clipper Set for Mars Flyby on March 1

2/26/2025

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On March 1, NASA's Europa Clipper will soar just 550 miles above Mars, executing a gravity assist flyby that fine-tunes its path to Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. This thrilling maneuver will also test its advanced radar and thermal imaging instruments, paving the way for its anticipated arrival at Jupiter in April 2030.

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On March 1, NASA's Europa Clipper will soar just 550 miles above Mars, executing a gravity assist flyby that fine-tunes its path to Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. This thrilling maneuver will also test its advanced radar and thermal imaging instruments, paving the way for its anticipated arrival at Jupiter in April 2030.