Ocean Worlds at Uranus: Priorities for Future Exploration
The uranian system consists of the ice giant planet Uranus, its rings, and at least 27 moons. The five major moons — Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon — are […]
Tag Archives: ocean worlds
Europa’s Ocean Could Have Developed Due to Core Formation
Beneath its icy outer shell, Europa, one of the moons of Jupiter, has a liquid ocean more than 100 kilometers deep, making it an important planetary body in the search […]
Jupiter’s Moon Europa May Have Active Seafloor Volcanoes
Jupiter’s moon Europa is believed to have a global ocean of salty water underneath an icy crust, making Europa a prime target in the search for extraterrestrial life. The habitability […]
Global Circulation in the Subsurface Ocean of Enceladus
Enceladus, an icy satellite of Saturn, has attracted attention as a target for future missions focused on astrobiology. Its potential as a habitat for life is due to its global […]
Oceans Beyond Earth Presentation September 16
On September 16 join Lunar and Planetary Institute astrobiologist and geomicrobiologist Kennda Lynch, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) marine microbiologist Julie Huber, WHOI marine geoscientist Chris German, and special guest, comedian Eugene Mirman […]
NASA’s Network for Ocean Worlds Quarterly Lecture Series
The first season of the NASA Astrobiology Program’s Network for Ocean Worlds quarterly Lecture Series, “Life on Ocean Worlds,” will continue on June 15 at 2 PM Eastern time. Episode […]
Job Opportunity: Research Scientist III – Astrobiology and Ocean Worlds
New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. […]
Job Opportunity: Research Scientist II – Ocean Worlds
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory invites applications for a Scientist who will bring new expertise to and ensure continuity of existing capabilities at JPL in planetary science. The successful candidate will develop models […]
OPAG Subsurface Needs for Ocean Worlds (SNOW) Meeting #1
Accessing into and through the ice shells of ocean worlds will both enable compelling science, including the search for evidence of past and present life, and require dedicated technology programs […]
Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Meeting August 20-21 in Boulder, Colorado
The Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) will be devoting the bulk of its August meeting to discussions and preparation for the next Decadal Survey. Community members are encouraged to attend […]
Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Meeting August 20-21 in Boulder, Colorado
The next Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) meeting will be held August 20–21, 2019 in Boulder, Colorado. The day prior, August 19, will be the Ocean Worlds Access Working Group Workshop. The […]
AGU Session P020: From the Earth to the Moons
Ice-ocean and general “Ocean World” enthusiasts: we want you to join us! Session P020, “From the Earth to the Moons: Unraveling the Geologic, Oceanographic and Chemical Mysteries of Ice and […]
Ocean Worlds Program and Registration
Program information is available and registration is open for the Ocean Worlds meeting taking place May 21 – 23 at the Lunar and Planetary Institute in Houston, Texas. READ MORE »
Ocean Worlds 3: Abstract Deadline Extended to March 28
The abstract deadline for the Ocean Worlds 3 meeting has been extended to Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 5:00 PM CDT. Ocean Worlds 3 will be held May 21-24, 2018 […]
AOGS Session PS18: Understanding Icy Worlds, Ocean Worlds, and Habitability
This session will be devoted to understanding icy worlds in the outer solar system, including those containing subsurface oceans, their possible analogues around other stars, and their associated processes and […]
COSPAR 2018: Ocean Worlds: Europa, Enceladus, Titan, and Beyond
July 14-22, 2018 Pasadena, California Solar system exploration stands on the edge of profound discovery, offering the opportunity to search for habitable environments and possible signs of life in one or […]
AOGS Session PS-18: Understanding Icy Worlds, Ocean Worlds, and Habitability
Asia Oceania Geosciences Conference 2018, June 3 – 8, Honolulu, Hawaii Abstract submission deadline: January 19, 2018 Conference website: http://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2018/public.asp?page=home.htm This session will be devoted to understanding icy worlds in […]
AGU Session: From the Earth to the Moons: Ice-Ocean Systems on Earth
We’re excited to invite abstracts for our session “From the Earth to the Moons: Ice-ocean systems on Earth and Ocean Worlds” (P014). We had a great turnout and valuable cross-disciplinary […]
Astrobiology Science Conference Session on the Habitability of Ocean Worlds
Astrobiology Science Conference Session on the Habitability of Ocean Worlds http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/abscicon2017 Theme: Solar System Sites Session: Ice and Ocean Worlds Subsession: Habitability Topic: Habitability of Ocean Worlds, Their Prospects for […]