Saturn’s sixth largest planet to be explored

An “ambitious” mission to Saturn’s sixth largest moon has been announced.

The European Space Agency said that Enceladus, which has the necessary conditions for life, will be discovered.

The icy moon is 500 kilometers long and is known for its south polar geysers that spew water from the underground ocean.

And the preparations for the trip have begun.

A spokesman for the European Space Agency said: “No space agency has landed on Enceladus. However, this moon still has enormous potential for new science, particularly in the area of ​​habitability.

“It ticks all the boxes when it comes to conditions for a ‘habitable environment’ that could potentially support life as we know it.”

They added: “The impact of such a mission could be huge for Europe and beyond. The mission will increase Europe’s competence in many scientific and technological areas, including in-orbit assembly.”

“Work has already begun on this ambitious mission.”