Europa

Europa, a moon of Jupiter at 628 million km, hides a potential ocean beneath its icy crust, making it a top target for astrobiology and the search for life.

Details

• Distance: 628000000 km
• Travel Time: ~730 days
• Scientific Interest: Subsurface ocean, potential for life
• Surface Conditions: 0.13 Earth gravity, thin oxygen atmosphere, frigid (-171°C)
• Challenges: Intense radiation, ice penetration, long travel time
• Past Missions: Galileo, Voyager 2