What Are the Chances of Life on Jupiter's Moons and Other Saturnian Moons?

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The discussion centers on the potential for life on Jupiter's moons, particularly Ganymede, Europa, and Callisto, as well as Saturn's moons Titan and Enceladus. There is significant interest in the likelihood of water existing on these moons, which is crucial for the possibility of life. The conversation also touches on whether humans could live on these moons if water is present. Additionally, participants question the current technological capabilities for conducting missions to explore these celestial bodies. Overall, the inquiry reflects a genuine curiosity about astrobiology and space exploration.

Which of the following is most likely to have life?

  • Ganymede

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Titan

    Votes: 6 54.5%

  • Enceladus

    Votes: 1 9.1%

  • Europa

    Votes: 6 54.5%

  • Callisto

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • More than 1 of the above

    Votes: 2 18.2%

  • None

    Votes: 1 9.1%
  • Total voters
    11
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I was watching a video on the JIMO mission to Jupiter's moons: Ganymede, Europa and Callisto. What is the approximate chance of life for these moons?

And what about Titan, and Enceladus (misspelled?), can they be ruled out?

What is the likelihood for water on these moons? If there is water, can we live (as humans) on the moons?

Finally, do we have the technology to do these missions?

sorry if I am asking stupid questions, I am only 15
BT
 
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brother time said:
What is the approximate chance of life for these moons?

And what about Titan, and Enceladus (misspelled?), can they be ruled out?

What is the likelihood for water on these moons?

If there is water, can we live (as humans) on the moons?

Finally, do we have the technology to do these missions?

sorry if I am asking stupid questions, I am only 15
BT

I'm not qualified to answer your questions, but I am qualified to tell you that your questions are not stupid at all.
 

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