The Initiative

This ambitious initiative is closely tied to the next generation of space missions, including the ESA JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) mission, launched in 2023, and NASA's Europa Clipper mission, launched in October 2024. SWIM aims to establish a one-of-a-kind laboratory at Roma Tre University, positioning itself as a global leader in advanced planetary research. This state-of-the-art research center will play a pivotal role in supporting the radar observations and measurements acquired by these groundbreaking missions. Through detailed analyses of the collected data, SWIM will provide unprecedented insights into the depth, extent, and chemical-physical properties of liquid water hidden beneath the icy surfaces of Jupiter's moons.