NASA’s ambitious plan to explore Europa, one of Jupiter’s most intriguing moons, has faced a significant setback. The agency has officially canceled the Europa Lander mission, a project that had been in development for over a decade. Designed to be a rugged, semi-autonomous robotic explorer, the Europa Lander was meant to probe the moon’s icy surface in search of signs of life. However, after overcoming many technological challenges, the mission is now on indefinite hold due to an array of insurmountable issues.
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