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Special Event

Event

Devils Golf Course: Europa in our Own Backyard

Death Valley National Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Devils Golf Course

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Festival
Talk

Description

Jupiter's moon Europa is one of the most compelling places to search for life outside of Earth. But landing there may present new challenges. Come hear how NASA is using Earth analogs such as Devils Golf Course to test landing technologies in our quest for life!

 

Presented by Morgan Cable / Research Scientist focusing on Ocean Worlds / NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Reservation or Registration: No

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