Stormy Skies, Space Dreams Deferred: Hurricane Milton Grounds Ambitious Europa Clipper Mission

2024-10-07 19:24:51

Washington – The launch of the NASA Europa Clipper spacecraft to Jupiter’s moon Europa from the Cape Canaveral spaceport in the US state of Florida, which was actually planned for Thursday, has been canceled for the time being due to the approaching Hurricane Milton. “The safety of our launch personnel is our highest priority and every precautionary measure is being taken to protect the Europa Clipper probe,” said NASA employee Tim Dunn, according to the statement.

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