

Ada Limón's Poem for Europa, Jupiter's Smallest Galilean Moon
Sep 18, 2023
Ada Limón, U.S. Poet Laureate, discusses her involvement in NASA's Europa Clipper mission and the inspiration behind her poem. They explore the connection between water and Earth, reflect on the challenges of writing an authentic poem for space, and discuss the poet's relationship with the NASA team. Ada Limón reads a poem dedicated to Europa that emphasizes human curiosity and awe towards the mysteries of the universe.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Ada Limón's Poem for Europa and Her Experience with NASA's Europa Clipper
01:39 • 2min
Exploring the Connection Between Water and Earth
03:24 • 6min
Exploring the Poet's Relationship with the NASA Team
08:58 • 4min
Poem for Europa: In Praise of Mystery
13:03 • 2min