The Falcon Heavy took off during the day of October 14, 2024, with the Europa Clipper space probe on board. Destination: Jupiter. A launch that photographers were able to immortalize.
A big rocket can hide another. On Sunday October 13, SpaceX caused a sensation by launching its giant Starship vehicle, the highlight of which was the recovery in the air of the Super Heavy first stage during its return to Earth. But the next day, the American company launched another large rocket: the Falcon Heavy.
The launcher, which is currently the largest operational vehicle in SpaceX’s catalog, actually took off on Monday, October 14, with on board the Europa Clipper space probe, which is leaving for a six-year journey towards Jupiter . Objective: study the moon Europa and characterize its “habitability”, a key subject in the search for life.
Although a good number of photographers were especially watching for the 5th test flight of the Starship, which included the unprecedented capture maneuver in mid-flight, the departure of Europa Clipper still aroused interest – proof of this is with the photos which have been shared in recent hours on social networks. Here is a selection.
Europa Clipper: the most beautiful photos of the Falcon Heavy
Three Falcon 9 rockets united to launch Europa Clipper. // Source : SpaceX
The weather was magnificent for this flight. // Source : Nasa
At the very top of the rocket, the fairing containing the Europa Clipper space probe. // Source : SpaceX
Did you notice the bird in the picture? // Source : SpaceX
Not a cloud, not a smoke in the image. // Source : SpaceX
Ad astra. // Source : SpaceX
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