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Where is Europa Clipper now?
Today Europa Clipper is 0.380 au (56.8 million km) from Earth and 0.850 au from the Sun. Its radio signals take 3 min 9 s to reach us. It is moving towards Earth at 12.8 km/s.
In our sky it is in Ophiuchus (right ascension 16h 56m 00s, declination −27° 03′ 11″), but far too faint to see.
Where it is in the Solar System
Seen from above the plane of Earth’s orbit, with the Sun in the middle: the planets’ orbits, the spacecraft today and its path a year back and a year ahead (where JPL’s trajectory covers it).
Mission
First mission designed to study Jupiter's moon Europa in detail, using nearly 50 close flybys to assess its habitability.
| Agency | NASA |
|---|---|
| Launch | October 14, 2024 |
| Destination | Europa, Jupiter |
| Status | Cruising to Jupiter; Earth gravity-assist flyby planned for December 2026. |
Milestones
Position: JPL Horizons, October 13, 2026. NASA · Data sources
How to use this page
The page shows where the spacecraft is now, its path through the solar system, its key facts and its main milestones, from NASA JPL’s data.
Frequently asked questions
How is the position worked out?
From NASA JPL Horizons, which publishes the trajectories of spacecraft. The page is refreshed daily.
Can I see it in the sky?
No. Deep space probes are far too small and far away to see, even with a large telescope.
How do we talk to it?
Through NASA’s Deep Space Network, large radio dishes in California, Spain and Australia.