Could Jupiter's Moon Europa Have an Ocean?

Three images of a textured surface. Caption: We see cracks and ridges, but few craters.

Jupiter's moon Europa may have an ocean more than twice the size of Earth's oceans combined. Why do scientists think so? A spacecraft collected evidence that revealed Europa's surface is mostly made of water. It also showed lots of cracks and ridges, but not many craters, which may indicate a large hidden ocean.

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  • Could Jupiter's Moon Europa Have an Ocean?

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    Author:
    NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
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