Today In Space

On this week's episode, we are diving into the latest JWST discovery of CO2 on the surface of Europa. We're answering the WHAT before the WHY in this 15 minutes deep dive into James Webb, Europa, and what this discovery means for life in the universe, and especially a potential alien pool of life in our own solar backyard. We discuss: WHAT is James Webb Space Telescope? WHAT is Europa? WHAT did JWST find on Europa? HOW does JWST look for exoplanets? HOW does Europa's icy crust move over the subsurface ocean? WHY would we spend valuable observation time w/ JWST on Europa? WHY is the discovery of CO2 on Europa's surface important? WHY is possible life in our stellar neighborhood is so important? Can't wait for the launch of the Europa Clipper, launching aboard a Falcon Heavy NET October 2024! What timing! Let us know what YOU think in the comments or email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com! SOURCES: https://europa.nasa.gov/resources/174/induced-magnetic-field-from-europas-subsurface-ocean/ https://jwst.nas