Research into Jupiter’s moons shows Io and Europa did not evolve apart but formed with opposite compositions from the ...
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Jupiter ocean moon Europa likely lacks tectonic activity, reducing its chances for life
New models suggest that Europa has very little tectonic activity at its seafloor, which is potentially catastrophic news for ...
James Webb Space Telescope Sees Jupiter's Rings, Moons and Auroras Credit: Space.com | imagery courtesy: NASA, ESA, Jupiter ERS Team; image processing by Ricardo Hueso (UPV/EHU) and Judy Schmidt | ...
On Oct. 14, 2024, NASA’s flagship Europa Clipper spacecraft launched from Florida to begin its more than six-year journey to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. Aboard the spacecraft is the SUrface Dust ...
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How Jupiter turns its moon Io into a volcanic engine
Io orbits so close to Jupiter that gravity alone reshapes its entire surface. Instead of cooling over time, the moon is constantly heated from within, driving relentless volcanic activity. Some ...
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New moon of January 2026 brings prime views of Jupiter, Saturn and winter stars tonight
With the moon out of the way on Jan. 18, bright Jupiter and Saturn become stand-outs in the January night sky.
A new study suggests Jupiter's moon Europa may lack the underwater geologic activity necessary to support life. Scientists have long considered Europa a promising place to search for life due to its ...
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