NASA's Europa Clipper probe utilized its flyby of Mars for trajectory adjustments and to conduct important tests on its radar and infrared camera. Engineers tested the radar, named REASON, during the trajectory correction maneuver since the flight hardware couldn't be tested on Earth. The Mars flyby allowed the spacecraft to collect 60 gigabytes of data, crucial for future operations when the probe arrives at Europa in 2030. The test validated the radar's functionality by bouncing radio waves off the Martian surface.
The radar on Europa Clipper, named REASON, was tested as the spacecraft passed Mars, enabling engineers to calibrate the infrared camera and assess radar functionality.
A successful test of the radar involved bouncing radio waves off Mars, collecting 60 gigabytes of data, which will help ensure performance upon Europa's arrival.
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