Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus is leaking heat from both poles, indicating a balanced energy system that could sustain life NASA’s Cassini mission revealed that Enceladus, Saturn’s icy moon, is leaking heat from both poles, not just its active south pole. This suggests a stable subsurface ocean capable of sustaining life for billions of years. The evenly distributed heat indicates a long-term stable environment, crucial for life. Researchers estimate Enceladus loses 54 gigawatts of energy, matching tidal heating predictions. NASA scientists previously estimated Enceladus’ ocean could be around one billion years old—placing it in the “perfect age” range for potential habitability. The ice shell is 20 to 28…

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