NASA plans to launch the $5 billion Clipper spacecraft on a mission to Jupiter's moon Europa, with a focus on exploring life-supporting conditions.

The journey to Europa will take five years, with a launch scheduled for October aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket.

The spacecraft must overcome obstacles such as intense radiation and power generation challenges due to the distance from the sun.

The mission, set to conclude around 2034, includes a final maneuver to crash the Clipper into Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede.

This exploration aims to enhance our understanding of the potential for life on other celestial bodies within our solar system.