With a dash of fortune, scientists have spotted a common household molecule which could have positive implications for its subsurface ocean
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Space Exploration
Jupiter moon’s ‘radiation shower’ could help in hunt for life
New comprehensive mapping of the radiation pummelling icy Europa reveals where scientists should look
Space Exploration
Will we ever be able to send humans to Jupiter?
We find out if we can make the gas giant and its moons destinations for future manned missions
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More evidence arises for existence of Europa’s subsurface ocean
Computer modelling has shown a scenario that accounts for the surface subduction in the Jovian moon’s plate tectonics
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Subsurface ocean found beneath another of Saturn’s moons
Titan and Enceladus are already known to hide global oceans beneath their icy crusts, but a new study suggests a large body of water exists on Dione as well
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Possible water vapour plumes spotted erupting from Europa
Missions may be able to sample the Jupiter moon’s ocean without having to drill through miles of ice
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Juno Update: Spacecraft releases first image from Jupiter orbit
The JunoCam camera aboard NASA’s mission is operational and sending down data
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Juno Update: Watch this mind-blowing video of Jupiter and its moons through JunoCam
The NASA spacecraft captured a unique time-lapse movie of the Galilean satellites in motion about the gas giant
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FREE PREVIEW: All About Space issue 47
Meet the NASA scientists planning to evacuate Earth and save the human race in the latest edition of All About Space – out now!
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Porco: “Maybe when we get to look closely at Enceladus, we’ll find lobster and sushi!”
We caught up with Carolyn Porco, imaging science team leader on the Cassini mission, to find out more about the global ocean on the Saturnian moon Enceladus
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FREE PREVIEW: All About Space issue 43
We have the complete guide to surviving the Red Planet (and the technology to help) in the latest issue of All About Space – out now!
Space Exploration
Did New Horizons study Jupiter during its flyby?
We take a look to see if the spacecraft collected any data from Jupiter on the way to the dwarf planet
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“Europa may be more Earth-like than we imagined,” say experts
Researchers have found evidence that Jupiter’s moon Europa could have tectonic plates – just like Earth
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Where are we most likely to find signs of alien life in the Solar System?
It’s a big question, so we’ve got NASA’s Jennifer Eigenbrode to speculate with us
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Where are we most likely to find signs of alien life in the Solar System?
NASA astrobiologist Dr. Jennifer Eigenbrode answers this taxing question for us
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Why does Neptune look blue?
Find out why in All About Space Book of the Solar System, on sale now
Astronomy
What is the best way to view Jupiter and its moons?
Reaching opposition early this month, Jupiter and its moons make a fascinating sight through binoculars or a telescope. Here’s our guide on how to make the most of viewing the king of the Solar System
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Seeking life on Europa: All About Space issue 15 free preview
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Why do scientists think there is a chance of life existing on Europa?
What lurks beneath this mysterious moon of Jupiter?