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On which outer solar system moon will we discover life first?
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"Arguably the most promising spot for accessing near subsurface liquid water pockets is right under the plume sources on Enceladus (and possibly also on Europa). The combination of the relative ease of access to these water pockets and the freshness of the material contained in them makes them a very desirable target."
vcg1234
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July 3, 2018
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That seems plausible if you postulate an external source of organic materials that could lead to the development of life forms, sort of like the development of specialized life forms around hydrothermal vents in Earth's oceans.
It used to be a tie but the latest findings give the edge to Enceladus.
kensmile4u
Level 8
July 2, 2018
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I could be wrong, last time I was there we were skin diving, water is warm if you can get deep enough.
dalefvictor
Level 8
July 2, 2018
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I'm partial to Europa, I have a "romantic" notion about that moon.
Georgy303
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July 2, 2018
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Oh Oh, want to elaborate? Well, never mind.
@starwatcher-al I think it's the movie that most stands out in my mind, 2001, A Space Odyssey.
Europa, Flipper is alive and well.
starwatcher-al
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July 2, 2018
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