"Enceladus' Phosphate Discovery Bolsters Life's Possibility"

Scientists analyzing data from the Cassini mission to Saturn have discovered evidence of phosphorus, a key ingredient for life, in the subsurface ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus. This finding means that Enceladus now has evidence for all six critical elements needed for life, making it the only other place in the solar system besides Earth with such evidence. The phosphorus found is soluble, suggesting it could be available for any potential life. The discovery increases the likelihood of finding life elsewhere in the solar system and highlights the potential habitability of Enceladus. Future missions, including an orbiter and lander, are being planned to further explore the moon and search for signs of life.