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 »
Although it’s still seven years away from reaching Jupiter, FRUIT JUICE The mission is progressing quickly — and a recent test run simulated the mission’s spacecraft flying next to Jupiter’s icy moon. Callisto. It took off from Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana one year agoThe Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, known simply as JUICE, is still… 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 »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. When NASA’s Europa Clipper aims to begin its highly anticipated mission to the icy moon in October, the spacecraft will carry a unique design engraved with names, poems and artwork symbolizing humanity. The US space… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. When NASA’s Europa Clipper aims to begin its highly anticipated mission to the icy moon in October, the spacecraft will carry a unique design engraved with names, poems and artwork symbolizing humanity. The US space… Read More »