NASA has officially declared war on boredom, launching the Europa Clipper mission to investigate Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, and uncover whether it harbors extraterrestrial life—or at the very least, some really cool ice sculptures. After a decade of sitting in a dark room contemplating the mysteries of space, scientists are finally ready to take the great leap—or rather, the great float—into the ocean beneath Europa’s frosty surface. Scheduled for takeoff on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket—because apparently NASA can’t afford to pay for its own self-flying Uber—the Clipper will embark on a six-year journey through the void. At least it has the thrilling soundtrack of space silence to keep it company. The mission aims to unravel the mysteries of Europa, where scientists have speculated if intelligent life exists. Spoiler alert: it’s really just a bunch of frozen fish plotting to overthrow humans. “We’re extremely excited to finally get our hands on some solid ‘ocean’ data,” one NASA scientist exclaimed, adjusting their oversized glasses. “It’s like the ocean, but, you know, icy. It’s like going to the beach but requiring a parka and possibly some advanced diving equipment.” As the countdown begins, public interest in Europa has skyrocketed, with millions tuning in to witness what’s essentially a glorified game of "Where’s Waldo?" in a vast, frozen wasteland. People are betting on whether the Clipper will find evidence of microbial life or perhaps a giant ice-skating rink where aliens hang out during their intergalactic vacations. However, some skeptics are concerned about the mission’s motives. “Why do we really want to explore Europa?” asked one disgruntled space enthusiast. “I mean, what if they’re planning to invade? Who wants to deal with an army of sentient icebergs?” NASA representatives have assured the public that no alien armies are expected to attack anytime soon. Still, they haven’t ruled out the possibility of encountering an extra-terrestrial lifeform looking for a roommate on Tinder. And while the mission is indeed thrilling, others in the scientific community worry that it might distract from other pressing issues on Earth. “Sure, let’s go explore a massive ocean beneath ice,” said one earthbound researcher. “But can we first figure out why my houseplant is still alive after six months? I mean, that’s a real mystery.” As the Clipper prepares for its launch, anticipation builds. Will it find life beneath the ice? Will it send back beautiful pictures of the alien ocean? Or will it just become the universe’s first space snail, taking its sweet time for six years only to discover that the ‘ocean’ in ‘ocean moon’ is really just a glorified ice cube tray? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: at least we won't have to endure any more “What’s wrong with Pluto?” debates for a while.