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Persistent signs of water detected in tenuous atmosphere of Europa

publication date15. 10. 2021
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Scientists long suspect there is a global ocean under the surface of Europa. It is hidden under a thick ice crust with faults through which water escapes to a very thin atmosphere. New analysis of old Hubble data now show even more water vapor, this time sublimating from surface.

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missions icon Hubble 24. 4. 1990 Ongoing
missions icon JUICE 14. 4. 2023 Ongoing
missions icon Europa Clipper 10. 10. 2024 Planned

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