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Spacecraft hunting for life on icy moons swings past Earth
Original: Why a spacecraft exploring moons where life may thrive is zipping by Earth
A spacecraft built to explore icy moons where life could exist is flying close by Earth, using the planet's gravity to adjust its course. The maneuver is part of a long journey toward the outer solar system, where scientists hope to study oceans beneath the moons' surfaces. The flyby has drawn attention as a milestone in the search for conditions suitable for life beyond our planet.
Why now: The gravity-assist flyby is a visible milestone in a high-profile mission searching for potentially habitable moons.
Evidence
- Why a spacecraft exploring moons where life may thrive is zipping by Earth · The Washington Post
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