Hubble Directly Images Possible Plumes on Europa

The video discusses the discovery of water vapor plumes on Jupiter's moon Europa, which suggest the presence of a subsurface ocean. Initial observations in 2012 using the Hubble Space Telescope detected emissions indicative of water molecule breakup. Recent observations have confirmed similar findings, showing transient plumes rising from Europa's surface. These findings, while not conclusive, provide evidence of water vapor plumes. Future missions, including those by the James Webb Space Telescope and NASA's Europa flyby, aim to further investigate these plumes and explore the potential for a habitable underwater world.

What has Europa long been thought to harbor beneath its surface?

What did the team of astronomers use in 2012 to observe the faint Aurora from Europa?

How high do the observed plumes rise above the surface of Europa?

What did the recent observations of Europa suggest about the water vapor plumes?

What future missions are mentioned that could continue the search for plumes on Europa?