"Hidden Ocean: Saturn's Mimas Moon Reveals Secret Depths"
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Astronomers have discovered strong evidence of a vast, relatively young ocean beneath the icy surface of Saturn's moon Mimas, resembling the Death Star. This finding, based on observations by NASA's Cassini spacecraft, suggests the presence of a hidden ocean 12 to 18 miles beneath the frozen crust. Despite Mimas' small size, the ocean is believed to fill half of its volume, making it a potential candidate for studying the origin of life.
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