Enceladus
CategoryMoon of Saturn
SystemSolar System
Diameter504 km
Orbital Period1.37 days
About Enceladus
Has geysers erupting water ice from its south pole, suggesting a global ocean beneath the ice. The Cassini spacecraft flew through the plumes and detected organic molecules. One of the most promising places to search for extraterrestrial life. The ice geysers feed Saturns E ring. Internal heating likely comes from tidal forces.
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