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Continued evolution of Europa subsurface exploration technologiesThe Galileo results convincingly indicate that Europa has a deep salty ocean covered by a shell of water ice a few tens of kilometers thick; this physical description gives rise to a host of thoughtful speculation as to the nature of the ocean, its seafloor, and the likelihood of microbial life within it. We argue that this situation points to the high desirability of a series of in-situ missions to examine the ice and, ultimately, the ocean.
Document ID
20060029518
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Carsey, F. D.
Hecht, M. H.
Lane, A. L.
Mogensen, C.
Zimmerman, W.
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
May 14, 2002
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
subglacial Europa

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