Mission Success Criteria

Success for the Europa Clipper mission hinges on the generation of new questions and high-resolution imagery that enhances our understanding of Jupiter's moon. Both Ingrid and Tracy emphasize the importance of uncovering details about the ocean's composition and potential habitability, while also acknowledging the formal requirements set by NASA. With the spacecraft's impressive size, comparable to a basketball court when fully extended, the mission promises to deliver groundbreaking insights into our solar system.