NASA Cassini Study Finds Organics ‘Fresh’ From Ocean of Enceladus

Cassini study reveals organic compounds from Enceladus ocean plume

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 Scientists analyzing NASA Cassini data have identified previously unknown organic compounds in ice particles emitted from Saturn's moon Enceladus. Evidence suggests these molecules originated from the moon's subsurface ocean and may indicate active organic chemistry beneath the icy shell. A recent study published in Nature Astronomy reports the presence of both familiar and new molecules i

Supercomputers decode the strange behavior of Enceladus’s plumes

Supercomputers are rewriting our understanding of Enceladus’ icy plumes and the mysterious ocean that may harbor life beneath them. Cutting-edge simulations show that Enceladus’ plumes are losing 20–40% less mass than earlier estimates suggested. The new models provide sharper insights into subsurface conditions that future landers may one day probe directly. In the 17th century, […] The post Supercomputers decode the strange behavior of Encelad…

Cassini Study Found Organics From An Ocean Inside Enceladus - Astrobiology

NASA’s Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed ‘tiger stripes’ near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Researchers dove deep into information gathered from the ice grains that were collected during a close and super-fast flyby through a plume of Saturn’s icy […] The post Cassini Study Found Organics From An Ocean Inside Enceladus appeared first on Astrobio…

NASA Discovers Fresh Organic Molecules from Enceladus' Ocean

Unveiling New Organic Compounds in Enceladus’ Icy Plumes: Insights from NASA’s Cassini Mission In a groundbreaking exploration, scientists have delved into data gathered from the icy grains collected during a rapid flyby through a plume on Saturn’s moon Enceladus. This new analysis has unveiled previously undetected organic compounds, providing fresh insights into the ocean beneath […]

NASA Cassini Study Finds Organics ‘Fresh’ From Ocean of Enceladus

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