Despite high hopes for the thermal drill, Weiss isn't sure whether one will feature on any upcoming probes. He says, "ESA and NASA were discussing a future mission to icy Europa, but it is uncertain if there will be a landing or impacting probe onboard. But sending an orbiter without lander to Europa would be like going to a candy shop without bringing money to spend."
I heartily concur.
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I don't think it's a question of whether or not they want to do it. I have faith in the scientists that they would sell their own children to land something on Europa; it's a question of funding these days.
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