Europa’s Ice Shell is Much Thicker than Previously Thought
New microwave measurements from NASA’s Juno spacecraft expose Europa’s ice shell might extend almost 29 km (18 miles) deep, improving planetary researchers’ understanding of how the icy moon’s covert ocean…
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Europa’s Ocean Floor is Surprisingly Calm, New Modeling Study Suggests
A brand-new analysis of tension, tides and interior forces recommends Jupiter’s icy moon Europa does not have the active seafloor faulting required for robust hydrothermal flow– with ramifications for chemical…
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Europa’s Spider-Like Feature is Analogous to Earth’s Lake Stars, Planetary Researchers Say
Jupiter’s icy moon Europa is an ocean world that is a prime prospect in the look for prospective extraterrestrial habitability and life beyond Earth. Europa’s surface area hosts numerous functions…
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