British 'penetrator' space probe passes crucial ice test

A steel projectile was fired at a 10-ton ice cube to simulate Europa's surface. The probe hit the block at nearly the speed of sound, experiencing a peak deceleration of 24,000 G's, yet its internal components remained intact. The projectile penetrated deeply into the ice. This experiment is part of potential future missions where a probe could be dropped onto Europa's surface from a satellite, collect samples, and send data back to Earth.

What was the purpose of firing the steel projectile at the ice cube?

What was the speed of the projectile when it hit the block of ice?

Describe the conditions under which the probe decelerated after hitting the ice.

What potential future missions could the probe contribute to?

How does the probe intend to collect sample materials from Europa?