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NASA's Europa Clipper Mission to Launch on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket

In a significant development, NASA's Europa Clipper mission is set to launch on SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket in October. The mission, valued at $5 billion, aims to explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa, which is believed to harbor a liquid water ocean beneath its surface. The Falcon Heavy rocket was chosen for its affordability, reliability, and engineering adaptability, offering a cost savings of over $1.5 billion compared to NASA's space Launch System (SLS) rocket.