Europa’s Ice Shell is Much Thicker than Previously Thought

Jan 29, 2026 - 13:00
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Europa’s Ice Shell is Much Thicker than Previously Thought
This artist’s concept depicts a cutaway view showing Europa’s ice shell. Image credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / Koji Kuramura / Gerald Eichstädt.

New microwave measurements from NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveal Europa’s ice shell may stretch nearly 29 km (18 miles) deep, reshaping planetary scientists’ understanding of how the icy moon’s hidden ocean might exchange life-giving chemicals with the surface.

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