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Europa, Enceladus, and Titan as possible sites for life
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 October 2010
Abstract
Despite quite distinct bulk properties, Europa, the third largest Jovian satellite (d=3138 km), and the Saturnian satellites Enceladus (d~500 km) and Titan (d=5151 km) share a remarkable common feature which is a strong indication of the presence of liquid water at some level below the surface. The possibilities for the development of life organisms on these bodies are reviewed.
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- Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 5 , Highlights H15: Highlights of Astronomy , November 2009 , pp. 676 - 677
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- Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2010
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