In October this year, NASA will launch one of the most advanced spacecraft ever assembled. His target? Europa is the fourth largest moon of Jupiter. Europa Clipper missionThe satellite, which aims to reach Europa by 2030, is equipped with a range of instruments that could help scientists understand the moon’s complex geology and composition. researchers… 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 »
When it comes to detecting the presence of liquid water, and thus the conditions necessary for life, on planets outside the solar system, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) may want to look for what is missing rather than what is there. Here’s what it means. A research team, including scientists from the Massachusetts Institute… Read More »