Flagstaff Festival of Science: Exploring Oceans Beyond Earth – The Launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission

    NASA’s Europa Clipper mission launches this October, beginning a 10-year journey to explore Europa's surface and its ocean hidden below. Join USGS Astrogeologist, Michael Bland, and find out how we investigate an extraterrestrial ocean we cannot see or touch, and learn about Flagstaff's role in planning and executing the mission.           LOCATION    Lowell Observatory    EVENT TYPE  Lecture/Presentation                  🎉Part of the 2024 Flagstaff Festival of Science!    Download the app    Each year, the Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community to enjoy and celebrate the wonders of science!    This year’s theme is “Accelerating Innovation”!    The 2024 Festival of Science will take place from Sept. 20th – Sept. 29th and will commemorate the 35th anniversary.    The Festival offers a wide variety of presentations, hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, classroom talks and guided tours led by outstanding Flagstaff scientists and STEAM professionals.    Festival events highlight the innovative research happening right here in Flagstaff! Events are held in a variety of venues and institutions throughout northern Arizona.