Alien life on Europa? Jupiter's moon may contain evidence of extraterrestrial life
Among Jupiter's four moons known as Galilean satellites, Europa is the smallest, having been discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610.
Apr 21, 2022, 12:20 PM IST
Hidden ocean under Jupiter's icy moon Europa's crust could host life: Scientists
Celestial bodies in the solar system with rocky cores share the same radioactive materials, ejected in space by the Supernova explosion that originated the Sun and the planets.
Feb 25, 2018, 12:19 PM IST
Europa may have plate tectonics similar to those on Earth
The findings bolster earlier studies of Europa's surface geology that found regions where the moon's ice shell looks to be expanding in a way that is similar to the mid-ocean spreading ridges on Earth.
Dec 05, 2017, 19:21 PM IST
Ocean worlds in solar system: NASA to reveal all tonight! - This is how you can watch it LIVE!
As per NASA, these new discoveries will also help inform future ocean world exploration.
Apr 13, 2017, 22:14 PM IST
Europa Clipper: NASA's new mission to look for alien life on Jupiter's icy moon
The ultimate aim of Europa Clipper is to determine if Europa is habitable, possessing all three of the ingredients necessary for life: liquid water, chemical ingredients, and energy sources sufficient to enable biology.
Mar 10, 2017, 15:39 PM IST
'Surprising activity' on Europa revealed, scientists discover new possibilities! - Watch video
As per the scientists, Hubble has imaged what may be water vapor plumes erupting off the Europa's surface.
Sep 27, 2016, 00:45 AM IST
NASA's announcement of 'surprising activity' on Europa creates a frenzy among space enthusiasts!
Mere minutes after the announcement was made, social media went into a tizzy speculating what those findings might be.
Sep 22, 2016, 08:49 AM IST
Juno on Jupiter's doorstep: Stunning view of giant planet and its largest moons (Pic inside)!
As per NASA, the scene was captured by the mission's imaging camera, called JunoCam, which is designed to acquire high resolution views of features in Jupiter's atmosphere from very close to the planet.
Jun 27, 2016, 23:20 PM IST
Jupiter's moon Europa may be more Earth-like than we thought
Europa is strongly believed to hide a deep ocean of salty liquid water beneath its icy shell.
May 20, 2016, 09:07 AM IST
From Jupiter to Mars: Five amazing things to know about our solar system!
Here are some amazing things you must know about our solar system this week.
Apr 26, 2016, 15:59 PM IST
Scientists to explore Saturn's icy moon for alien life
The two possible candidates are: the icy moons of gas giants Jupiter and Saturn which harbour sub-surface oceans perfect for hosting life.
Apr 25, 2016, 14:07 PM IST
Jupiter's Europa creates enough heat to support ocean
A team of geoscientists from Brown and Columbia universities set up experiments to estimate the heat created by the heaves and falls of Europa's icy surface -- a process called tidal dissipation
Apr 15, 2016, 15:52 PM IST
NASA set to explore Jupiter's moon Europa for alien life
NASA may soon launch to send a lander on Jupiter's icy moon Europa - the most likely candidate for hosting life in our solar system after the Blue Marble - to find signs of life.
Sep 10, 2015, 18:33 PM IST
