The moons of the outer solar system have become one of the primary targets of robotic exploration. Previous probes have detected what might be warm, salty oceans below the ice crusts of Saturn's moon Enceladus and Jupiter's Europa.
NASA's Europa Clipper will soon be bound for that cold, mysterious world. And Leonard joins us to discuss what to expect and what the hopes for life miles below the ice might be. Join us for this exciting look at one of the most compelling bodies in the outer solar system!that you can pick up now. The launchable model is a detailed recreation of the Falcon 9 and retails for $149.99. You can covers the new space age. Every Friday we take a deep dive into a fascinating topic.
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