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How does a spacecraft survive a wild rocket ride and harsh space conditions? By passing a series of tests here on Earth first. Preparing to launch in less than six months, ARCHIVED - NASA Europa Clipper recently endured shaking, chilling, airlessness, and more:

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NASA JPL2 years ago

Remember to tune in live today at 12:30pm PT as we take you inside JPL's Space Simulator and chat about @EuropaClipper's recent testing. 👾 Twitch→ 🎥 YouTube↴

Christoph2 years ago

@EuropaClipper Can’t wait to see this on top of @SpaceX Falcon Heavy

wiggle2 years ago

@EuropaClipper Water is life, very exciting mission!

Mr Commonsense2 years ago

@EuropaClipper NASA finds a perfectly cut, trillion-ton rectangular iceberg floating off of the Larsen C ice shelf.

David M. Comfort2 years ago

@EuropaClipper I made a short film about exploring Europa and the Solar System and the search for extraterrestrial life - "Across the Cosmos"

Gonthorian2 years ago

@EuropaClipper Good luck! Can’t wait

ABU ABDULLAH2 years ago

@EuropaClipper It will be a good adventure Congratulations to those working on it

Sheroz Khan2 years ago

@EuropaClipper Good luck!

Lunas Ra2 years ago

@EuropaClipper That is so cool!

Barbie Shekhinah🇮🇱2 years ago

@EuropaClipper It takes a village or all of #teamHumanity to get this thing off the ground. 🙏

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