Europa Clipper blasts off: How the mission team weathered Hurricane Milton
Europa Clipper blasts off: How the mission team weathered Hurricane Milton  
Podcast: Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
Published On: Wed Oct 23 2024
Description: NASA's Europa Clipper mission launched on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, embarking on a journey to explore Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. This week, Planetary Radio welcomes Bob Pappalardo, the mission's project scientist, who recounts the team's dramatic encounter with Hurricane Milton before their triumphant launch. Plus, get a sneak peek at The Planetary Society's upcoming collaboration with StarTalk as Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium, visits The Planetary Society's headquarters. As always, Bruce Betts wraps up with What's Up, featuring a beautiful member-submitted poem and an intriguing random space fact. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2024-europa-clipper-blasts-offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.