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NASA's James telescope reveals stunning images of Jupiter, its moon
NASA's James telescope reveals stunning images of Jupiter, its moon

New images show distinct bands that encircle Jupiter as well as the Great Red Spot, a storm big enough to swallow the Earth.

  • Saturday, 16 July 2022
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Scientists to hunt for alien life on Jupiter moons

London: After a successful mission to Pluto last week, scientists are preparing to launch a probe to search for life on the icy moons of Saturn and Jupiter, media reports said. Earlier this week, the European Space Agency announced that it would collaborate with aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus to launch a space probe in 2022 […]

  • Saturday, 26 June 2021
NASA selects scientific tools for Europa mission

Washington: The US space agency has selected nine science instruments for a mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa. The aim is to investigate whether the mysterious icy moon could harbour conditions suitable for life. Europa has tantalised scientists with its enigmatic icy surface and evidence of a vast ocean. “We have gathered amazing data from 11 […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Mystery dark material on Jupiter's moon is sea salt: NASA

Washington: NASA scientists have revealed that the mysterious dark material on Jupiter’s moon Europa is sea salt from a subsurface ocean, discoloured by exposure to radiation. The presence of sea salt on Europa’s surface suggests the ocean is interacting with its rocky seafloor — an important consideration in determining whether the icy moon could support […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
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