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Psyche and Europa Clipper launched with the same rocket side boosters

NASA says Psyche launched on October 13, 2023, with Europa Clipper following on October 14, 2024.

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NASA marked Psyche’s third launch anniversary on October 13, 2026, and noted that Europa Clipper’s second would follow the next day. Psyche launched for a metal-rich asteroid; Europa Clipper launched for Jupiter’s ocean moon Europa. NASA says the same rocket side boosters were used for both launches.

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