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Could Alien Life Swim in Jupiter's Moon Europa?
Deep beneath the frozen crust of Jupiter's icy moon Europa lies a saltwater ocean twice the size of Earth's!
By Astro Alex•⏱ 5 Min Read•Published September 2026
Imagine an ocean with giant underwater geysers and zero sunlight. That’s Europa! NASA's Europa Clipper mission is on its way to investigate whether microscopic alien sea creatures could live in this dark, warm ocean.
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