Enceladus

A Single Grain of Ice Could Hold Evidence of Life on Europa and Enceladus

The Solar System’s icy ocean moons are primary targets in our search for life. Missions to Europa and Enceladus will explore these moons from orbit, improving our understanding of them and their potential to support life. Both worlds emit plumes of water from their internal oceans, and the spacecraft sent to both worlds will examine …

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Europe Has Big Plans for Saturn’s Moon Enceladus

Saturn’s moon, Enceladus, is a gleaming beacon that captivates our intellectual curiosity. Its clean, icy surface makes it one of the most reflective objects in the entire Solar System. But it’s what’s below that ice that really gets scientists excited. Under its icy shell is an ocean of warm, salty water, and the ESA says …

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