NASA’s $20.5M Space Weather Sensors and Europa Clipper’s Journey

Explore NASA's latest advancements as Johns Hopkins University receives a $20.5M contract to develop space weather sensors, crucial for protecting Earth's technology. Plus, delve into the Europa Clipper mission's deployment of its first science instruments en route to Jupiter, a mission that could redefine our understanding of extraterrestrial life. Discover the implications of these developments for space exploration and our interconnected world.

Sources:
https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2024/11/27/nasa-205M-space-weather-sensors/2341732737529/
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasas-europa-clipper-probe-deploys-1st-science-instruments-en-route-to-jupiter
https://www.space.com/the-universe/galaxies/5-galaxies-in-perfect-alignment-challenge-our-best-model-of-the-universe
https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration/astronauts-baffled-by-unexpected-odor-leaking-from-russian-spacecraft-docked-at-iss

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) NASA picks recipient of $20.5M contract to develop space weather sensors
(00:03:14) NASA's Europa Clipper probe deploys 1st science instruments en route to Jupiter
(00:06:31) 5 galaxies in perfect alignment challenge our best model of the universe
(00:09:04) Astronauts baffled by 'unexpected odor' leaking from Russian spacecraft docked at ISS