How scientists plan to find life on Saturn's moon Enceladus
Enceladus, one of 83 moons of Saturn, is called one of the solar system's most scientifically interesting destinations
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Enceladus, one of 83 moons of Saturn, is called one of the solar system's most scientifically interesting destinations
Saturn's moon Enceladus is one of the Solar System's prime extraterrestrial locations for life to thrive.
Recent discoveries indicate the moon's surface has massive saltwater oceans.
A research team, led by the University of Arizona, mapped out a hypothetical space mission that could confirm or deny the presence of microbial life on Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons.
Researchers believe they may be able to suss out whether microscopic aliens exist on one of Saturn's 83 moons without having to land a spaceship there. Enceladus — about 800 million miles away and 25 times smaller than Earth — has captured the imaginations of planetary scientists searching for life beyond the blue marble. The Saturn moon shoots geyser-like plumes containing bits of water and gas from its ocean into space. That constant spray creates a halo, which contributes to one of Saturn's r