Moons, also known as natural satellites, are celestial bodies that orbit planets or minor planets. They vary widely in size, composition, and origin. Some moons, like Earth’s Moon, are large and have a significant influence on their planet’s climate and physical characteristics, including tidal forces and orbital stability. Other moons, like the tiny ones around asteroids, are mere captured objects that may have once been part of the asteroid belt.
Researchers from Cornell University have utilized bistatic radar data from Cassini’s flybys of Titan to analyze the surface properties of its hydrocarbon seas. The study…
Infrared imagery from the Juno spacecraft heats up the discussion on the inner workings of Jupiter’s hottest moon. NASA’s Juno probe, utilizing the JIRAM instrument,…
Researchers discover that wave activity on Saturn’s largest moon may be strong enough to erode the coastlines of lakes and seas. MIT researchers have used…
Advanced imaging technology has captured unprecedentedly clear images of Jupiter’s moon Io, revealing detailed volcanic features and potentially broadening our understanding of extraterrestrial volcanic activity….
Astronomers have captured a volcanic event on Jupiter’s moon Io at a resolution never before achieved with Earth-based observations, advancing our understanding of volcanic processes…
NASA’s Juno has provided images that support the theory of true polar wander on Europa, showing the moon’s ice shell has shifted. Images from the…
NASA’s Juno mission captured detailed images of Jupiter during its 59th close flyby, revealing the planet’s colorful belts, swirling storms, and the tiny moon Amalthea….
NASA’s Dragonfly mission, set to explore Saturn’s moon Titan, has progressed to final design and construction stages with a confirmed launch in 2028 and a…
Imagery from the solar-powered spacecraft provides close-ups of intriguing features on the hellish Jovian moon. Scientists on NASA’s Juno mission to Jupiter have transformed…
Research using isotopic analysis of Io’s atmosphere suggests the moon has been volcanically active since the Solar System’s formation, influenced by tidal forces from Jupiter…
NASA’s MEGANE, developed for the MMX mission to study Mars’ moons, has been delivered to JAXA for integration, representing a milestone in space collaboration and…
Research on ice grains from moons like Enceladus and Europa shows potential for detecting signs of life, paving the way for upcoming space missions with…
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has provided crucial data on the charged particles in Europa’s atmosphere, revealing insights into its potential for supporting life. This study, involving…
New study uses Titan’s atmosphere as a natural laboratory to delve deeper into the chemistry of the methane molecule – a molecule that, on Earth,…
The ice-covered Jovian moon generates 1,000 tons of oxygen every 24 hours – enough to keep a million humans breathing for a day. Scientists with…
Astrobiologist finds Titan may not have enough amino acids for life to emerge. A study led by Western astrobiologist Catherine Neish shows the subsurface ocean…
The science performed by the complex suite of instruments recently added to the Europa Clipper spacecraft will reveal whether Jupiter’s moon Europa has conditions that…
Researchers have discovered a global ocean of liquid water beneath the surface of Mimas, one of Saturn’s smallest moons. This discovery, made possible by data…