Jupiter is the biggest planet in our Solar System. With 79 moons, it falls just behind Saturn’s moon count of 82. Imagine looking up into the night sky and seeing not one but 79 different moons ...

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Research into Jupiter’s moons shows Io and Europa did not evolve apart but formed with opposite compositions from the beginning.

"Most excitingly, this new idea addresses one of the longstanding habitability problems on Europa and is a good sign for the ...

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NASA's next moon rocket is on the launch pad for testing, and you can follow its progress live.

Europa, Jupiter’s icy moon, holds vast reserves of water and potential conditions for life, making it a top target for ...