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Jupiter's moon Europa may have signs of life in its buried ocean - but can we get to them?

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Sharmila Kuthunur
Jupiter's moon Europa may have signs of life in its buried ocean - but can we get to them?
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NASA's Europa Clipper mission is investigating whether Jupiter's moon Europa could support life by analyzing its subsurface ocean. New research suggests that the moon's icy shell may be a more significant barrier to sampling ocean water than previously thought.

Search for Life Jupiter's moon Europa may have signs of life in its buried ocean - but can we get to them? News By Sharmila Kuthunur Published 3 August 2026 "This helps future missions interpret what they find and better understand where to look for signs of habitability."

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