Discovery Alert! James Webb Telescope Finds Carbon on Europa's Surface (moon, life)

[homeinindy]

On September 21, 2023, NASA's Webb team released groundbreaking findings that carbon dioxide has been identified on the surface of Europa. This revelation holds immense significance, as it potentially indicates the presence of carbon in Europa's subsurface ocean – a key ingredient for the emergence of life. In this article, read more about this amazing discovery.

[rjshae]

That is an interesting find. It suggests there's potentially some organic chemistry occurring under the ice cap. Perhaps there's even geologic activity that's feeding minerals into the water? The Europa Clipper is supposed to launch a year from now then start making flybys of the moon in 2030.