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NASA Discovers Hidden Saltwater Ocean Beneath Callisto's Ice

2/23/2025

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NASA's groundbreaking discovery hints at a hidden saltwater ocean beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Callisto, potentially reaching depths of 110 km. This exciting revelation, backed by fresh data from the Galileo spacecraft, paves the way for future explorations, including the anticipated Europa Clipper mission, to uncover the mysteries of this intriguing world.

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NASA's groundbreaking discovery hints at a hidden saltwater ocean beneath the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Callisto, potentially reaching depths of 110 km. This exciting revelation, backed by fresh data from the Galileo spacecraft, paves the way for future explorations, including the anticipated Europa Clipper mission, to uncover the mysteries of this intriguing world.