NASA's policy dictates harnessing solar energy for new missions, exemplified by Europa Clipper's switch to solar panels for power, despite Jupiter's distance from the Sun.
In contrast, the Dragonfly mission to Titan necessitates the use of plutonium-238 for power generation, thanks to Titan's dim lighting and thick atmosphere.
Dragonfly's design enables it to hop across Titan's landscape, investigating environments rich in organic molecules—essential components for life's building blocks.
Set to launch from Kennedy Space Center in July 2028, the mission embodies one of NASA's most ambitious and thrilling robotic explorations.
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