When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. (Left) Jupiter’s moon Europa during a close flyby of NASA’s Juno spacecraft during its mission on September 29, 2022. (Right) Enceladus as captured by the Cassini spacecraft. | Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS Image processing: Kevin M. Gill CC BY 3.0/ If… Read More »
New research has revealed that side-to-side sliding motion along distinctive “tiger stripes” on Saturn’s moon Enceladus is linked to jets of ice crystals erupting from its icy crust. The findings could help determine the properties of this icy moon in Saturn’s subsurface ocean and therefore whether Enceladus is habitable. Enceladus’ tiger stripes consist of four… Read More »
Saturn has 146 confirmed moons (more than any other planet in the solar system). However, the satellite called Enceladus stands out. It seems to have the ingredients for life. Cassini, a joint mission of NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Italian Space Agency, explored Saturn, its rings, and its moons from 2004 to 2017.… Read More »
Europa may be headed to Saturn’s moon Enceladus to search for life, according to a new report from planetary scientists planning a future large-class mission to the outer solar system. European Space Agency (ESA) is showing significant foresight with its “Voyager 2050” program, which describes scientific goals and missions for the middle of this century.… Read More »
Astronomers have discovered that Saturn’s small moon called Mimas may harbor a liquid ocean hidden beneath its thick icy crust and therefore have habitable conditions. This shocking finding radically changes the definition of what an ocean moon could be and could ultimately redefine our search for alien life on moons in the solar system. That’s… Read More »