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  • Page Count 304
  • Publication Year 2020
  • Publisher Princeton University Press
  • ISBN-13 9780691179513

Alien Oceans

By Kevin Hand

Forget Mars—the most promising hunt for extraterrestrial life may be in the vast, hidden oceans beneath Jupiter and Saturn's icy moons. In *Alien Oceans*, leading NASA scientist Kevin Peter Hand guides readers through the thrilling quest to explore water-rich worlds like Europa, Titan, and Enceladus. He reveals the science behind these subsurface oceans—collectively containing over fifty times Earth's liquid water—and draws parallels with our own planet's oceans and the origins of life. This engaging book illuminates the cutting-edge research and future missions aimed at discovering life beyond Earth, setting the stage for transformative scientific breakthroughs.
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