NASA is ready to open discussion regarding a proposed system for landing on Jupiter's moon, Europa, in an attempt to search for life beyond our own planet.
India Times noted that the agency commissioned a study last year that assesses the science value and engineering design that could put a lander mission on Europa. Of course, its goals are not limited to such. While it is the primary goal, the space agency is also hoping to assess the habitability of Europa by analyzing materials from the surface as well as to characterize the surface and subsurface to see if it is possible to support future exploration that includes its ocean.
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