Saturn January 14, 2020 Mysterious Saturn moon could be best place to look for extraterrestrial life, top physicist says The former director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the current project scientist for the Voyager program, Ed Stone, is pleading with the space agency to head toward Saturn's moon Enceladus in hopes of discovering life.
Jupiter December 17, 2019 Extraterrestrial life on Europa or Enceladus could be 'indigenous,' study says If there is life in the Solar System outside of Earth, Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's moon Enceladus are two of the most likely spots to hold them. However, any extraterrestrial creatures on these celestial objects probably are not related to us, according to a new study.
Saturn December 9, 2019 Saturn's moon Enceladus' 'tiger stripes' mystery explained Saturn's moon Enceladus has been shrouded in mystery since its discovery in the late 18th century, but now researchers believe they have solved what causes the moon's "tiger stripes," according to a new study.
Saturn December 4, 2019 Saturn's moon Titan could give new insights into life on Earth Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has several odd weather patterns, including multi-decade polar vortexes and dust storms. A new study has revealed there is a significant difference in the amount of solar energy it absorbs and the thermal energy it emits during its seasons, which could give researchers new insights into our own climate.
NASA November 21, 2019 NASA underwater rover could aid in search for life NASA recently showed off its new underwater rover that it hopes one day could help in exploring alien ocean worlds in the search for life.
Saturn November 19, 2019 NASA maps Saturn's moon Titan, which may support extraterrestrial life NASA recently unveiled a new mission to fly to Saturn's moon, Titan, which could potentially host extraterrestrial life. But before it gets there, the space agency has mapped out the celestial satellite for the first time, further showcasing its similarities to Earth.
Saturn October 8, 2019 20 new moons discovered around Saturn, now they need names Researchers have discovered an additional 20 moons orbiting the ringed planet, giving it a total of 82 satellites, three more than Jupiter.
Saturn September 17, 2019 Age of Saturn's rings debated as questions about life emerge Saturn's rings may be shining as bright as ever, but the debate over how old they are has been given new life following a recently published study.
Saturn September 13, 2019 Saturn shines in latest NASA image: 'Rings are still as stunning as ever' Amateur astronomers in the Northern Hemisphere may be able to currently see Saturn, but NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has taken a series of images of the ringed planet that give new details about its rings, as well as its ever-changing weather.
Saturn July 3, 2019 Saturn's moon Enceladus could support life as more evidence emerges The possibility that Saturn's moon Enceladus could support life has strengthened after researchers determined its ocean is likely 1 billion years old, placing it in the sweet spot.
NASA June 28, 2019 NASA unveils new mission to fly to Saturn's moon, Titan, which could be home to alien life NASA unveiled the latest mission in its New Frontiers program, exploring Saturn's largest moon, Titan, which could potentially host extraterrestrial life.