Studying Europa's surface helps us learn more about the chances of finding life there. This moon of Jupiter is one of the best places to search for signs of life beyond Earth, making it a prime target ...

But while Earth is consumed, another world in our solar system may briefly come to life: Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa. A new study published on May 21, 2025, titled “Life after death ...

In approximately 4.5 billion years, as the sun transforms into a red giant and engulfs Earth, Jupiter's moon Europa may offer a temporary refuge. Research suggests Europa's icy shell will sublimate, ...

Jupiter's ice-covered moon Europa will get a lot of heat. Not only will the giant sun be bearing down on it, but Jupiter itself will become hotter and reflect more sunlight, which will provide its ...

Io and Ganymede and Callisto and Europa. But do you recall? There are 97 Jovian moons in all. To view our latest Special Section, click the image on the left.

The evidence for a liquid ocean underneath Europa's icy shell is mounting, which makes this so exciting as we continue to learn more." As a Galilean moon, Europa orbits near the planet and within ...

Europa, a moon of Jupiter, has long been one of the most exciting targets in the search for life beyond Earth. Many scientists believe that an ocean lies below its icy surface, potentially hosting ...

showing that the icy surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa is constantly changing. The JWST shows that ice on Europa is developing at different rates in different places, such as Tara Regio ...

Since 2020, NASA has been studying potential Europa Lander mission concepts. Now, a team of scientists has produced a prototype robotic system for exploring Jupiter’s moon. Their design integrates ...