Europa Clipper sits atop a rocket at Launch Pad 39A at Kenned Space Center. The spacecraft is enclosed in a white fairing with the blue NASA logo, and the Europa Clipper mission identifier visible. The main rocket is white. The two booster rockets have white nose cones, but the bodies are charred. The SpaceX Fixed Service Structure sits to the right side of the rocket. It's a tall, gray metal structure with a white stick on top. At least two vehicles are on the ground near the rocket. Light poles are to the left of the rocket.

Europa Clipper on the Launch Pad

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket with the Europa Clipper spacecraft aboard is seen at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for the mission, Sunday, Oct. 13, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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