Mar 05, 2024 12:00:00Research results show that Jupiter's ice-covered moon Europa may be unsuitable for living organisms due to lack of oxygenbyJupiter's second moon,, is thought to have an ocean of liquid water inside its ice-covered crust, leading astronomers to expect extraterrestrial life to exist. by NASA's Marshall Space Flight CenterPrevious studies using computer models estimated that 1000 kg of oxygen is produced every second on Europa. Of the hydrogen and oxygen produced on Europa's surface, the lighter hydrogen floats in the atmosphere, but the heavier oxygen remains near the surface or becomes trapped in ice. In addition, NASA plans to launch the spacecraft 'Europa Clipper' to explore life on Europa in 2024, and plans to conduct nearly 50 flybys after arriving at Europa in 2030. The main body of the spacecraft ``Europa Clipper'' that searches for life on Jupiter's satellite Europa is completed - GIGAZINE

Source: New York Times March 05, 2024 16:40 UTC