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NASA research suggests that Ceres, a dwarf planet in the asteroid belt, may have had a long-standing internal energy source around 2.5 billion years ago, which could have supported microbial life due to the presence of water, organic molecules, and chemical energy, although it is now too cold to be habitable.
Recent research on the dwarf planet Ceres, based on data from NASA's Dawn mission, has identified 11 new regions rich in organic materials, suggesting the presence of an internal reservoir. This discovery raises the possibility that Ceres could support biological processes, as these materials may have formed within the planet itself. The findings enhance Ceres' significance in planetary science and space exploration, highlighting its potential as a target for future missions and its role in understanding the solar system's history and the potential for life beyond Earth.