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Europa
⭐ MasteredEuropa is one of Jupiter's moons. Beneath its icy surface there may be a deep ocean of liquid water, which makes it a key place to search for life.
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Europa is slightly smaller than our Moon, and its ice surface is crossed by long cracks.
All about Europa
Europa is one of Jupiter’s moons. Beneath its icy surface there may be a deep ocean of liquid water, which makes it a key place to search for life.
Europa is slightly smaller than our Moon.
It has an icy surface covered with cracks and lines.
Because liquid water is important for life, Europa is one of the most interesting places to search for life in the solar system. Future missions aim to study its ice and its hidden ocean.
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Real-life uses of Europa
- Planning future space missions
- Searching for life
- Learning about icy moons
Frequently asked questions about Europa
Which planet does Europa orbit?
Jupiter.
What may lie under its ice?
A deep ocean of liquid water.