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Overview:

NASA scientists and engineers are answering your questions live from the "clean room" at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where engineers are building the Europa Clipper spacecraft.

Tune in to JPL's ClipperCam live feed on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. PT (12:30 p.m. ET) to learn about the spacecraft’s science instruments from Josh St. Vaughn, Europa Clipper Payload Manager.

Tune in on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. PT (12:30 p.m. ET) to hear from Josh St. Vaughn, Europa Clipper Payload Manager, and ask your questions. | Join the chat on YouTube

About the Mission:

NASA's Europa Clipper mission is scheduled to launch in 2024 on a journey to explore Jupiter's ocean moon – the next frontier in our search for life beyond Earth. Arriving in 2030, the spacecraft will perform dozens of close flybys of Europa, gathering detailed measurements to investigate whether the icy moon could have conditions suitable for life.

Visit the mission website to:

• Learn about the mission
• Learn about the spacecraft assembly process
• Send your name to Jupiter with the mission

Education Resources:

Explore these educational resources, lessons, and activities to get students engaging in science and engineering related to the Europa Clipper mission.

Educator Resources

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  Ocean Worlds Lessons for Educators

  Explore a collection of standards-aligned STEM lessons all about ocean worlds throughout our solar system.

Student Activities

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  Ocean Worlds Activities for Students

  Learn about the ocean worlds throughout our solar system with these science and engineering activities for students.

Expert Talks

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  Teaching Space With NASA – Exploring Europa

  In this educational live stream, NASA experts discuss the search for life beyond Earth and an upcoming mission to explore Jupiter's moon Europa.

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  Teaching Space With NASA – Robotic Oceanographers

  Hear from scientists exploring Earth's oceans and learn about how we use robotic explorers to collect data on how our oceans are changing as well as explore ocean worlds beyond Earth.

Articles

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  Ocean Worlds Articles from NASA/JPL Edu

  Read about NASA missions exploring ocean worlds beyond Earth, and meet the interns taking part in the discovery process.

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  Teachable Moments

  Flying Through the Plume on Saturn's Moon Enceladus

  A daring feat by NASA’s Cassini mission at Saturn shed new light on the ocean world Enceladus. Get students exploring the math behind the science.

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  JPL Virtual Tour

  From visiting mission control to seeing where space robots are built, this interactive tour lets online users explore the historic space facility from anywhere in the world.

Resources for Kids

Check out these related resources for kids from NASA's Space Place:

• Article for Kids: Is There Ice on Other Planets?
• Article for Kids: Europa: Jupiter's Ocean World
• En Español: ¿Hay hielo en otros planetas?
• En Español: El mundo oceánico de Júpiter

Join the Conversation

• Learn about the latest news, events, and resources from the education team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Sign up for the JPL Education newsletter

• Join the conversation and find out about the latest opportunities with @NASAJPL_Edu on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Explore More:

• Interactive: Eyes on the Solar System - Europa
• Articles: Europa news from JPL
• Downloads: Space Tourism Posters
• Facts and Figures: Europa In Depth
• Gallery: Europa images
• Gallery: Europa videos
• Facts and Figures: Ocean Worlds