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"NASA's Surprising Discovery: Oxygen Levels on Europa Lower Than Expected"

NASA's Juno spacecraft has discovered that Jupiter's moon Europa produces around 1,000 tons of oxygen every 24 hours through surface processes, potentially transporting some into its vast ocean. This finding, based on measurements from the JADE instrument, suggests that Europa could harbor conditions suitable for life. NASA plans to launch the Europa Clipper spacecraft in 2024 to further investigate the moon's potential habitability, with arrival expected in 2030.

via Mashable|

#europa #habitable-moon #juno-spacecraft

space-science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Saturn's Ocean Moon: A Potential Haven for Life with Key Ingredients Detected"

Scientists have discovered strong evidence of hydrogen cyanide on Enceladus, an icy moon orbiting Saturn, which is a key molecule for the origin of life. The moon's ocean, beneath its icy surface, contains plumes of water vapor rich in organic molecules, suggesting it could act as a source of chemical energy. The findings increase the likelihood that Enceladus could host and sustain life, although it is not definitive proof. The data was collected by NASA's Cassini spacecraft during its mission around Saturn.

via Gizmodo|

#enceladus #habitable-moon #organic-compounds