Scientists have been studying space and new habitats in space for a very long time. According to conspiracy theories, the reason for these research efforts is that one day Earth will become uninhabitable. However, it would be better for us to focus on less scary reasons. For example, with advancing technology, we could become tourists in space first and then settle there. In their latest research, scientists have made a new discovery on this topic. They have detected massive water masses from Saturn’s moon Enceladus…
Signs of life on Saturn: Water masses detected on its moon Enceladus!
The water mass on Enceladus was actually discovered in the 2000s. At that time, scientists shifted their focus to the moon Enceladus after detecting a subsurface liquid ocean beneath its icy crust. During that period, the initial findings revealed erupting and vaporizing water masses on Enceladus.
Today, the James Webb Space Telescope was on a mission. A team of scientists from Earth meticulously examined the entire universe, so to speak. An astonishing discovery was made on Enceladus. The lead author of the research, Geronimo Villanueva from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, said, “A water cloud larger than 20 times the Moon has been detected.” He also added that the water cloud is moving south.
While this water cloud and water mass move along the southern region, it also emits jets of water. This rapid spouting, equivalent to 80 gallons, suggests that the water within the cloud is considerably hot. NASA mentioned that with this jetting speed, an Olympic-sized pool could be easily filled in a few hours.
Following the discovery of water on Saturn and Enceladus, it should be noted that new opportunities have emerged for humanity. A brand-new planet and moon. In NASA’s statement, they mentioned, “Thanks to Webb’s wavelength coverage and sensitivity, combined with what we have learned from previous missions, we now have a brand-new opportunity window ahead of us.”
Last week, we shared the news that Earth has a new moon, a second Moon, so to speak. And this week, we are sharing the discovery of a massive water cloud on one of Saturn’s moons, Enceladus. Humanity’s continuous discoveries each week serve as an indication of how vast the universe truly is.
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