Message plate attached to NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft destined for Jupiter's moon Europa due to launch in October 2024 and arrive in 2030. The plate is made of tantalum metal and features waveforms that are visual representations of the sound waves formed by the word "water" in 103 languages. The waveforms radiate out from a symbol representing the American Sign Language sign for water. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Futuras Fotos

Message plate attached to NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft destined for Jupiter's moon Europa due to launch in October 2024 and arrive in 2030. The plate is made of tantalum metal and features waveforms that are visual representations of the sound waves formed by the word "water" in 103 languages. The waveforms radiate out from a symbol representing the American Sign Language sign for water. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Futuras Fotos Stock Photo
Preview

Image details

Contributor:

Futuras Fotos / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2X3WAXC

File size:

77.3 MB (2.7 MB Compressed download)

Releases:

Model - no | Property - noDo I need a release?

Dimensions:

6142 x 4398 px | 52 x 37.2 cm | 20.5 x 14.7 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

27 April 2024

Location:

USA

More information:

This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Available for Editorial use only.