Illustration of Enceladus ejecting plumes of water vapor and ice particles from its south pole

Enceladus' ocean spray forms chemically diverse ice grains in space

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Saturn's moon Enceladus has a global ocean beneath its icy surface, which ejects water vapor and ice particles through fractures near its south pole. These particles provide scientists with a unique chance to study the moon's ocean chemistry without needing to drill through the ice. This research advances understanding of extraterrestrial oceans and their composition.

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