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science4 days ago•5 min saved

Flight Engineers Support NASA's Dragonfly Mission

NASA's Dragonfly mission, set to launch in 2028, involves a car-sized rotorcraft designed to explore Saturn's moon Titan. Extensive testing, including aerodynamic and structural assessments at NASA's Langley Research Center, has validated the rotor design, which is crucial for the mission's success. The project is a collaborative effort involving multiple institutions, aiming to study Titan's diverse environments and potentially find conditions suitable for life.

via NASA (.gov)|

#aerodynamic-testing #dragonfly #nasa

space-exploration8 days ago•5 min saved

NASA Uncovers Hidden Mysteries Beneath Titan's Icy Seas

New analysis of NASA's Cassini data reveals that Kraken Mare, Titan's largest sea, may reach depths of up to 300 meters, making it the deepest known sea on Titan and a significant surface reservoir, which raises new questions about the moon's geophysical processes and potential habitability.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#cassini #hydrocarbon-lakes #kraken-mare

science18 days ago•3 min saved

NASA Reassesses Titan's Oceanic Status Amid New Findings

Recent analysis of NASA's Cassini data suggests that Saturn's moon Titan does not have a global subsurface ocean but instead has a slushy, semi-solid interior with potential pockets of liquid water near its core, altering previous beliefs about its habitability.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#cassini #interior #nasa

science25 days ago•5 min saved

Reevaluating Titan's Oceanic Secrets Amid New Discoveries

New analysis of data from NASA's Cassini mission suggests that Titan, Saturn's largest moon, likely does not have a deep liquid water ocean beneath its surface as previously thought. Instead, it probably contains a thick, slushy layer of ice and water, which could still support some forms of life in isolated pockets of liquid water, potentially improving the prospects for habitability. These findings will influence future missions like NASA's Dragonfly and our understanding of icy worlds.

via ScienceDaily|

#cassini #life #ocean

science27 days ago•4 min saved

Titan Likely Lacks Subsurface Ocean, but Possibility of Life Persists

New research suggests Saturn's moon Titan contains slushy ice layers with pockets of liquid water, challenging the previous idea of a vast underground ocean, and expanding the possibilities for potential life environments on Titan.

via Euronews.com|

#ice-layers #nasa #ocean-hypothesis

science27 days ago•3 min saved

Reevaluating Titan: No Hidden Ocean, but Possible Alien Habitats

A new study suggests Saturn's moon Titan may not have a global underground ocean as previously thought, but instead has deep layers of ice and slush with pockets of liquid water, which could still harbor microbial life. This challenges earlier assumptions based on Cassini data, and upcoming missions like NASA's Dragonfly aim to provide more insights.

via KSL News|

#ice-layers #nasa #potential-for-life

science27 days ago•3 min saved

New Study Challenges the Existence of a Subsurface Ocean on Titan

A new study suggests Saturn's moon Titan may not have a global underground ocean as previously thought, but instead has deep layers of ice and slush with pockets of liquid water, which could still harbor microbial life, challenging earlier assumptions based on Cassini data.

via ABC News|

#cassini-spacecraft #ice-layers #potential-for-life

science28 days ago•5 min saved

Recent Studies Question the Existence of a Subsurface Ocean on Titan

A new study suggests Saturn's moon Titan may not have a buried ocean but instead contains widespread pockets of liquid water within a layer of ice, challenging previous assumptions about its internal structure and habitability potential.

via Space|

#liquid-water #moon #saturn

science28 days ago•4 min saved

NASA Study Challenges Existence of a Global Ocean on Titan

Reanalysis of NASA's Cassini data suggests Saturn's moon Titan may not have a global water ocean but instead has a layered interior of ice and slush with pockets of liquid water, which could still support life. The study highlights the importance of archival data and advanced analysis techniques, with future missions like NASA's Dragonfly expected to provide more insights.

via NASA (.gov)|

#cassini #interior #nasa

science28 days ago•5 min saved

New Study Challenges the Existence of a Subsurface Ocean on Titan

A new analysis of data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft suggests that Saturn's moon Titan does not have a subsurface ocean of liquid water, as previously thought, but instead has a thick ice crust with a layer of slush and meltwater pockets, which could significantly alter the search for life on Titan.

via Gizmodo|

#cassini #habitability #ice-crust

science28 days ago•3 min saved

New Study Challenges the Existence of a Subsurface Ocean on Titan

A recent study suggests Saturn's moon Titan may lack a global underground ocean and instead has deep layers of ice and slush with pockets of liquid water, which could still harbor microbial life, challenging previous assumptions and prompting further investigation with upcoming missions.

via AP News|

#ice-layers #nasa-cassini #potential-for-life

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Water and Oil Could Mix on Saturn's Largest Moon, Unlocking Exotic Chemistry

Researchers have discovered that on Saturn's moon Titan, polar and nonpolar molecules like water and oil can mix through a process called intercalation, challenging the traditional 'like dissolves like' rule in chemistry. This finding suggests the potential for exotic chemical structures and reactions in Titan's environment, which could have implications for understanding prebiotic chemistry and the moon's geology.

via Live Science|

#chemistry #exotic-chemistry #oil

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Titan's Lakes Reveal Unusual Chemistry Breaking Earthly Rules

Scientists have discovered that on Saturn's moon Titan, polar and non-polar molecules like hydrogen cyanide and hydrocarbons can form stable co-crystals at extremely cold temperatures, challenging traditional chemical rules and suggesting complex interactions in Titan's lakes that could influence its geology and potential prebiotic chemistry.

via ScienceAlert|

#chemistry #crystals #hydrogen-cyanide

science2 months ago•7 min saved

Titan's Icy Surface Breaks Chemistry Rules, Offering Clues to Life's Origins

Scientists discovered that on Saturn's moon Titan, polar and nonpolar substances like hydrogen cyanide, methane, and ethane can form stable co-crystals under freezing conditions, challenging basic chemical rules and providing new insights into prebiotic chemistry and the potential origins of life in extreme environments.

via SciTechDaily|

#chemistry #hydrogen-cyanide #nasa

science3 months ago•4 min saved

Titan's Atmosphere Spins Like a Gyroscope, Reshaping NASA's Mission Plans

Scientists using Cassini data discovered that Titan's atmosphere behaves like a gyroscope, oscillating and changing tilt with the seasons, which has significant implications for future missions like NASA's Dragonfly and broadens understanding of planetary atmospheric physics.

via Rude Baguette|

#atmosphere #cassini #gyroscope