Our best shot at finding life in our solar system might be…
“Our best shot at finding life in our solar system might be to look at the moons of Jupiter and Saturn. Mars, increasingly, looks like a dead planet. But the oceans beneath the ice cover of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn may actually have more liquid water than the oceans of Earth.”
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Moons of Jupiter and Saturn could harbor more liquid water than Earth, making them prime targets for searching extraterrestrial life.
In simple terms: Moons may have more water than Earth, so look there for life.
Explore icy moons for potential life.
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When to use this quote
- space missions
- planetary research
- public outreach
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What technologies could improve detection?
- How do we prioritize missions?
Detecting life there is technologically challenging and expensive.