Astrobiology Missions, whats being proposed?

[skydivephil]

There are a number of moons that seem to excite astrobiologists. Europa, Titan and Enceledus spring to mind.
Are there any good resoruces that explore what missions are being seriously proposed to explore these moons in the future?

 

[Ryan_m_b]

Here are http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EJSM/Laplace" of proposed missions that involve all three places. Considering the budgetary issues of space agencies at the moment I think it would be best not to assume they will definitely happen.

 

[skydivephil]

Thanks I note the Wiki page usues the term " was a joint NASa ESA proposal", any diea why use the emphasis on the past tense? Is it not still an option for further development ( for a distant day when budgets are healthier) or has it been rejected ?

 

[Ryan_m_b]

Thanks I note the Wiki page usues the term " was a joint NASa ESA proposal", any diea why use the emphasis on the past tense? Is it not still an option for further development ( for a distant day when budgets are healthier) or has it been rejected ?

I think that NASA is no longer involved because it can't afford it so ESA is looking to either fund it itself or collaborate with another space agency. I guess if it can't do that it will be scraped and replaced with one of the other http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_Vision#Large_missions_.28L.29" the project is competing with.

 

[pmacias]

I am excited about the potential of astrobiology missions to explore these intriguing moons in our solar system. Europa, Titan, and Enceladus are believed to have conditions that could potentially support life, making them prime targets for future exploration.

Currently, there are several proposed missions that are being seriously considered by space agencies such as NASA and ESA. These missions include the Europa Clipper, Dragonfly, and Enceladus Life Finder. The Europa Clipper mission, set to launch in the mid-2020s, will conduct multiple flybys of Europa to study its icy surface and subsurface ocean. Dragonfly, a mission proposed by NASA, aims to send a drone-like spacecraft to Titan to explore its complex organic chemistry and potential for habitability. The Enceladus Life Finder mission, proposed by ESA, would focus on studying the plumes of water vapor and organic compounds erupting from Enceladus' south pole.

There are also other proposed missions that are still in the early stages of development, such as the Titan Saturn System Mission and the Enceladus Sample Return mission. These missions would involve sending a spacecraft to orbit Saturn and its moons, collecting samples and returning them to Earth for further analysis.

In terms of resources, there are several websites and articles that provide information on these proposed missions and their objectives. NASA's website has detailed information on their planned missions, including the Europa Clipper and Dragonfly. ESA's website also has information on their proposed Enceladus Life Finder mission. Additionally, there are scientific journals and publications that regularly cover updates and developments on these missions.

Overall, there is ongoing research and planning for astrobiology missions to explore these moons, and I am eager to see what new discoveries and insights these missions will bring in the future.