Enceladus's Ocean Shows Strong Signs of Habitability and Organic Chemistry

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Scientists have found evidence of complex organic molecules in the hidden ocean beneath Saturn's moon Enceladus, suggesting it has the right conditions to support life, although it remains unconfirmed if life exists there. The discovery was made through analysis of ice particles collected by the Cassini spacecraft, highlighting the moon's potential habitability and the importance of future missions to explore its environment.
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- Scientists find best evidence yet that icy moon Enceladus is habitable Live Science
- Cassini proves complex chemistry in Enceladus ocean European Space Agency
- Saturn's moon Enceladus is shooting out organic molecules that could help create life Space
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