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Hidden Ocean Discovered Beneath Jupiter's Moon Callisto

2/20/2025

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Exciting new research reveals that beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Callisto lies a hidden ocean, potentially driving its magnetic field. This groundbreaking finding, derived from Galileo spacecraft data, sets the stage for upcoming missions like NASA's Europa Clipper and ESA's JUICE, which will delve deeper into this intriguing possibility.

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Exciting new research reveals that beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Callisto lies a hidden ocean, potentially driving its magnetic field. This groundbreaking finding, derived from Galileo spacecraft data, sets the stage for upcoming missions like NASA's Europa Clipper and ESA's JUICE, which will delve deeper into this intriguing possibility.