Europa
Hubble Finds Water Vapor in the Atmosphere of Jupiter's Moon Europa
The discovery of water vapor trailing the Jovian moon sets the scene for future missions that will determine if Europa could harbor life.
Weird Ice Daggers in Earth's Highest, Most Extreme Environment Host Life
Nieves penitentes on Earth's second highest volcano could offer insight in the search for extraterrestrial life.
Scientists May Have Just Found 'Table Salt' in Subsurface Ocean of Europa
The ocean is thought to be be billions of years old and may contain as much as three times the volume of all the liquid water on Earth.
Jupiter Is About to Come So Close to Earth Its Moons May Be Visible
At its closest, the planet's orbit will take it within around 398 million miles of Earth on June 12.
Aliens Could Be Discovered In Next 10 to 20 Years
Study examines the Fermi Paradox—that aliens should exist, but we have not found them.
Life on Jupiter's Moon Could Exist
Jupiter's moon is a prime target in the hunt for life outside Earth.
Europa's Plumes: 3 Big Questions for Upcoming Mission
Where do they come from? How do they work? And of course, will they help us find aliens?
Potentially Habitable Europa Has Plumes
Europa Clipper is scheduled to leave for the moon in the 2020s.
Saltwater Lakes Hidden Beneath Glaciers May Mimic Moons
There are about 400 subglacial lakes around the world, but these are the first scientists believe to be salty.
Where Will We Find Aliens? Here Are the Best Candidates
Recent studies have delivered encouraging signs—here's what we now know.
Life on Europa? Weird Earth Microbes Could Thrive There
"This is the first time an ecosystem has been found to survive directly on the basis of nuclear energy."
Future Landers on Europa Could Get Stuck in Alien Mud
Right now, it's impossible to know how thick the stuff at Europa's surface may be.
Life in the Solar System Likely Exists
New technology and new missions are making it more likely every day we'll finally spot life beyond Earth.
Earthquakes Might Be Feeding Alien Life on Europa
Sinking ice could carry food to Europa's underground ocean.
Jupiter's Icy Moon Europa is Similar to Snowball Earth
Ice, ice, baby—and flowing ice, at that.
Could a Russian Financier Find Alien Life Before NASA?
Saturn's Enceladus has become a prime search location for alien life as potentially habitable waters appear to flow beneath its icy crust.
Explore Mars, Venus, Europa and More From Earth
Want to get away? Far, far away? Google now has you covered.
After Cassini, NASA Plans More Life-Seeking Missions
Don't cry too much about Cassini. Upcoming missions are going to Mars, Mercury, the Sun, Europa and several asteroids.
Jupiter: Huge Waves Spotted on Io's Vast Lava Lake
Two waves were spotted sweeping across the enormous lake thanks to rare alignment of Io and Europa.
Jupiter's Moon Europa 'May Spew Water' Into Space: NASA
The apparent plumes could allow scientists to test for signs of microbial life.
Juno Mission Returns First In-Orbit Image of Jupiter
Scientists are hoping that Juno can reveal how Jupiter was formed.
Juno Captures Galilean Moons Orbiting Around Jupiter
A video published by NASA on Monday shows Jupiter's largest moons moving around the planet.
UEFA Opens Case Against Russian Player for Putin Shirt
The incident occurred at Lokomotiv Moscow's Europa League match with Fenerbahçe.
Life on Europa? NASA Charts Mission to Jupiter's Icy Moon
The space agency's main goal there will be to see if life is sustainable.
NASA Mission to Jupiter's Moon Edges Closer
With Obama proposing a $18.5 billion budget for the space agency, a mission to Europa is edging closer.
