the Temperature on the surface is – 225 °C, and it is covered by a kilometertjockt layers of ice. Although it is Europe the place where it is most likely that we will find life in our solar system.
At a press conference yesterday, NASA presented evidence that Jupiter’s moon Europe, under its huge ice sheet is likely hiding in a liquid saltvattenshav, reminiscent of the oceans of the earth.
Thus confirmed rymdfartsorganisationen a theory that has long been discussed in research circles.
the Geysers reveals the sea
the Discovery was made with the help of the Hubble space telescope, which in 15 months has had his eye focused on Europe.
Three times the observed astronomers gigantic saltvattensgejsrar syringe out of the ice on the icy moon. Known geyser spouted up the water 200 kilometers above the surface, before it seemingly fell back and turned to ice.
According to the NASA astronomers is the underground sea gigantic. Despite the fact that Europe is slightly smaller than our own moon, expect the astronomers to Europe’s oceans and seas contain twice as much water as the oceans on the earth.
>> Read more about NASA’s plans to travel to Europe
the Sea can support life
the Discovery of the water can at the same time mean that the moon is hiding in organic matter or even life. If we send a craft to Europe, it would go to investigate it.
It has previously not been considered possible, because the ice cover is too thick to get through. Because the water sprays up on the surface, however, it is quite possible to examine it.
An expedition to Europe, however, requires that the craft is sterile, so that the environment on the moon will not become contaminated with organic material from earth. 
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