NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures Mars in Infrared During Flyby to Prepare for Europa Exploration
Introduction: A Mars Flyby with Purpose In a remarkable display of engineering and mission planning, NASA’s Europa Clipper recently swung by Mars, not just for sightseeing but with a very strategic goal — to test and calibrate its cutting-edge infrared imaging system. As the spacecraft continues its journey to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, this Martian … Read more