US EditionMoon of Saturn Could Be Suitable for Life. Scientists Found New Evidence to Confirm It
Cassini data reveals multiple complex organic molecules in Enceladus' plumes supporting habitability with liquid water, energy sources, and essential elements present, researchers said.
- On Oct. 1, researchers reported additional complex organic molecules in Enceladus' plumes from NASA's Cassini spacecraft data, as published in Nature Astronomy.
- During close flybys, Cassini spacecraft unexpectedly flew through Enceladus' geyser-like plumes and sampled material that also contributes to Saturn's E ring.
- Using lab analysis, the team found organic molecules and amino-acid precursors plus new classes of organics, while fresh plume samples show more diverse organics than the E ring.
- Researchers urged follow-up missions, and the European Space Agency is planning a future astrobiology-focused mission to return to and land on Enceladus.
- Scientists note the moon hosts the three keystones of habitability but caution that no life has been found on the 310-mile-wide moon Enceladus.
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More evidence suggests Saturn’s moon Enceladus could support life - West Hawaii Today
A fresh look at data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has uncovered more evidence that Saturn’s moon Enceladus may be able to support life, with additional complex organic molecules identified from the geyser-like jets of ice grains that spew into space from this small icy world’s subsurface ocean.
More evidence suggests Saturn’s moon Enceladus could support life - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
WASHINGTON — A fresh look at data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has uncovered more evidence that Saturn’s moon Enceladus may be able to support life, with additional complex organic molecules identified from the geyser-like jets of ice grains that spew into space from this small icy world’s subsurface ocean.
More Evidence Suggests Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Could Support Life
WASHINGTON, Oct 2 (Reuters) – A fresh look at data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has uncovered more evidence that Saturn’s moon Enceladus may be able to support life, with additional complex organic molecules identified from the geyser-like jets of ice grains that spew into space from this small icy world’s subsurface ocean.
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