The hunt for oceans in space
Synopsis
Geysers on Enceladus shoot ocean water hundreds of kilometers into space, containing organic molecules that could indicate the presence of life.
Synopsis
Europa, a moon of Jupiter, may contain more liquid water than Earth, with an ocean potentially over 100 kilometers deep. The 2019 explainer video details the search for extraterrestrial oceans on moons like Europa and Enceladus. Geysers on Enceladus shoot ocean water into space, revealing organic molecules that could indicate the presence of life. The European Space Agency's JUICE mission, launching in 2022, aims to study these moons and their hidden oceans, fueling hopes for future discoveries in the solar system.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out what JUICE mission will study in 2022.
- See how geysers on Enceladus eject water into space.
- Meet the organic molecules found in Enceladus' water jets.
Did You Know
- Europa may have more liquid water than Earth, with an ocean over 100 kilometers deep.
- Geysers on Enceladus shoot ocean water hundreds of kilometers into space.
- NASA's Cassini probe found organic molecules in the water jets of Enceladus.
- Hydrothermal vents at the bottom of Enceladus' ocean may resemble early Earth conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What moons of Jupiter have evidence of liquid oceans?
Three of Jupiter's moons have good evidence of liquid oceans, with Europa being the first discovered.
How deep is the ocean on Europa?
The ocean on Europa could be over 100 kilometers deep.
What significant feature is found on Enceladus?
Enceladus has geysers at its south pole that shoot ocean water hundreds of kilometers into space.
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