The abundance of protoplanetary bodies ejected from their parent star system is presently poorly-constrained. With only two existing optical observations of interstellar objects in the 108ā1010 kg mass range and […]
Europa
Posted inCallisto, Europa, Ganymede, Icy Worlds, Io, Mapping, Geodesy, Cartography, Bathymetry, Missions & Hardware, Status Report
Source Of Radio Emissions Induced By The Galilean Moons Io, Europa and Ganymede: in situ Measurements By Juno
At Jupiter, part of the auroral radio emissions are induced by the Galilean moons Io, Europa and Ganymede. Until now, except for Ganymede, they have been only remotely detected, using […]
Posted inCallisto, Europa, Ganymede, Icy Worlds, Io, Jupiter, Mapping, Geodesy, Cartography, Bathymetry, Missions & Hardware, Status Report
Combining Astrometry and JUICE — Europa Clipper Radio Science To Improve The Ephemerides Of The Galilean Moons
The upcoming JUICE and Europa Clipper missions to Jupiter’s Galilean satellites will provide radio science tracking measurements of both spacecraft. Such data are expected to significantly help estimating the moons’ […]
Posted inBiogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Europa, Microbiology & Virology, Press Release
Searching For Signs Of Alien Life In Our Own Solar System
Scientists have long been captivated by the possibility of discovering evidence for extraterrestrial life in the universe.
Posted inBiogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Europa, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, Press Release, Water/Hycean Worlds & Oceanography
Study Increases The Probability Of Finding Water On Other Worlds By x100
A new analysis shows that there are probably many more Earth-like exoplanets with liquid water than had been thought, significantly increasing the chance of finding life. The work finds that […]
Posted inAstrogeology, Biogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Europa, Icy Worlds, Press Release, Water/Hycean Worlds & Oceanography
Europa May Have Had A Slow Evolution
Amid the Jovian system, Europa is of particular interest to scientists because of the strong evidence for nutrients, water and energy to potentially provide a habitable environment for some form […]
Posted inEducation and Outreach, Europa, Missions & Hardware, Societal Issues, Status Report, Video, Audio, Webcasts, Podcasts
Video: U.S. Poet Laureate Ada LimĆ³n Unveils Her Poem for Europa
Poet Laureate Ada LimĆ³n read her poem for NASAās Europa Clipper mission and talked with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden; Nicola Fox, associate administrator of the NASA Science Mission Directorate; […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Education and Outreach, Europa, Missions & Hardware, Press Release
NASA Invites The Public To Sign A Poem That Will Fly Aboard Europa Clipper
Members of the public are invited to add their names to an original poem dedicated to NASAās Europa Clipper mission before the spacecraft begins its journey to Jupiterās moon Europa […]
Posted inBiosignatures & Paleobiology, Callisto, Europa, Ganymede, Gas Giants, Icy Worlds, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Io, Jupiter, Missions & Hardware, Status Report, Water/Hycean Worlds & Oceanography
Jupiter Science Enabled by ESAās Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer
ESAās Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) will provide a detailed investigation of the Jovian system in the 2030s, combining a suite of state-of-the-art instruments with an orbital tour tailored to […]
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A New Video Series Documents The Europa Clipper Astrobiology Mission
Destined for Jupiterās icy moon Europa, the Europa Clipper spacecraft ā the largest NASA has ever flown on an interplanetary mission ā is being readied to launch in October 2024.