subsurface oceans
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Study Suggests A Pathway For Life-sustaining Conditions In Europa’s Ocean

by Keith Cowing

A recent study by geophysicists at Washington State University offers insight into how nutrients may reach the subsurface ocean of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons and a leading candidate for […]

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Icy Worlds: Moons And Dwarf Planets

by Keith Cowing

In the outer solar system beyond Jupiter, water ice is a dominant component of planetary bodies, and most solid objects in this region are classified as icy bodies.

Posted inEnceladus, Europa, Icy Worlds, Missions & Hardware, Robotics/Rovers/UAVs, ROVs/Submersibles/Diving, Status Report, Water/Hycean Worlds & Oceanography

EELS: Autonomous Snake-like Robot With Task And Motion Planning Capabilities For Ice World Exploration

by Keith Cowing

Ice worlds are at the forefront of astrobiological interest because of the evidence of subsurface oceans. Enceladus in particular is unique among the icy moons because there are known vent […]

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