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The ESA is linked to Europe through its mission planning, as it is the agency responsible for the Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer mission [1] and is actively involved in developing biosignature detection strategies [2] and planetary protection protocols [3] for missions targeting moons like Europa.
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Life on the Edge: Bioprospecting Extremophiles for Astrobiology link.springer.com 2 facts
claimThe Jupiter Icy Moon Explorer is an ESA orbital mission scheduled for launch in 2022 to explore Jupiter's icy moons, specifically Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
claimSpace agencies including NASA, ESA, and CNSA are expected to develop biosignature detection strategies for Mars, Europa, and Enceladus.
Planetary protection: an international concern and responsibility frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimThe COSPAR Planetary Protection Panel (PPP) plans to gather community input to reach a consensus on protocols for visiting icy moons in the Solar System, specifically in preparation for missions such as the ESA JUICE mission to Ganymede, the NASA Europa Clipper mission to Europa, and the NASA Dragonfly mission to Titan.