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  • Feb 21, 2024
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SATURN’S MOON MIMAS MAY HAVE OCEAN UNDER ITS CRUST

Why in the news?

  • The potential discovery of an ocean beneath the icy crust of Saturn’s moon Mimas has garnered attention in the scientific community and media.
source:sputniknews

About Discovery of Potential Ocean on Mimas:

  • Mimas, Saturn’s smallest major moon, may have a liquid ocean 20-30 km beneath its icy surface.
  • Despite its “Death Star” nickname, its lack of surface modifications initially made an ocean unlikely.
  • Data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft supported findings published in Nature, hinting at an elongated core or global ocean.
What is Mimas?

●   Mimas: Saturn’s moon, characterized by its icy composition and surface.

●   Diameter: Approximately 250 miles.

●   Recent Discovery: Scientists have found evidence of a hidden ocean beneath Mimas’s icy crust.