The Europa Jupiter System Mission – Laplace was a proposed joint NASA/ESA uncrewed space mission slated to launch around 2020 for the in-depth exploration of Jupiter's moons with a focus on Europa, Ga
Artist concept of the Europa Jupiter System Mission: Jupiter Europa Orbiter (top) and Jupiter Ganymede Orbiter (bottom).
Portrait of Jupiter from Cassini
The Jupiter Icy Moons Orbiter was a proposed NASA spacecraft designed to explore the icy moons of Jupiter. The main target was Europa, where an ocean of liquid water may harbor alien life. Ganymede an
Artist's conception of the JIMO spacecraft exploring Jupiter and its moons
NEXIS ion engine test (2005)
HiPEP ion engine test (2003)