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Lower Oxygen Levels Found on Jupiter's Moon Pose Challenges for Habitability
산소량이 낮게 측정된 목성의 위성, 생명 영위 어려워
Recent research published in Nature Astronomy suggests lower oxygen levels on Jupiter's moon Europa than previously believed.
This in turn impacts the potential habitability of its underground ocean.
Despite this setback, scientists speculate that microbial life might still thrive in Europa's subsurface ocean, although the implications for other forms of life remain uncertain.
The study was based on data collected by NASA's Juno spacecraft during a close flyby of Europa.
It challenges earlier observations indicating higher oxygen concentrations in Europa's ice.
Calculations suggest a significantly reduced oxygen production rate at Europa's surface compared to previous estimates, narrowing the potential habitability range.
While the findings provide valuable insights into Europa's environment, uncertainties remain regarding oxygen distribution.NASA's upcoming Europa Clipper mission aims to address these questions by further looking into Europa's composition and potential for hosting life. Despite the narrower habitability range, researchers wish to uncover further insights into this complex environment.
impacts the potential habitability 생명이 살수있는 가능성에 타격을 입히다
Despite this setback 이러한 차질에도 불구하고
microbial life 미생물체
subsurface ocean 지하 해양
other forms of life 다른 생명체
a close flyby 근접 비행
earlier observations 이전 관측
higher oxygen concentrations 더 높은 산소농도
a significantly reduced oxygen production rate 크게 줄어든 산소 생성 속도
oxygen distribution 산소 분포
address these questions 이러한 의문을 해결하다
potential for hosting life 생명유지가능성
uncover further insights into this complex environment 이처럼 복잡한 환경에 대해 더 많은 정보를 얻다
