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NASA is directly linked to the location Europa through its development of the Europa Clipper orbiter mission [1] and its involvement in potential projects to send chipsats to the moon [2], as well as its participation in international planetary protection protocols for missions to icy moons like Europa [3].
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Do Extremophiles on Earth Mean That Life Is Common in the Galaxy ... reasons.org 1 fact
claimNASA is preparing the Europa Clipper orbiter mission and a follow-on lander to search for life on Jupiter's moon, Europa.
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.
Life on the Edge: Bioprospecting Extremophiles for Astrobiology link.springer.com 1 fact
claimSpace agencies including NASA, ESA, and CNSA are expected to develop biosignature detection strategies for Mars, Europa, and Enceladus.
Read "Review and Assessment of Planetary Protection Policy ... nap.nationalacademies.org 1 fact
claimOn April 25, 2018, Pete Worden informed the Committee on an Astrobiology Science Strategy for the Search for Life in the Universe that the Breakthrough Foundation was in advanced discussions with NASA to initiate a project to send "chipsats" to Europa and/or Enceladus.