How Long Would It Take Us To Go To Enceladus?
350Moons have always captivated humanity with their fascinating nature. Whether it be our very own Earth's moon or the Jupiter moons first observed by Galileo in 1609, these celestial objects hold the key to our past.
Locating these moons within our solar system is a simple task; just take a quick glance around! Jupiter and Saturn boast a multitude of moons, but some shine brighter than the rest. Consider Europa, with its thick ice shell, or Titan, with its methane atmosphere. Among these moons, a select few are believed to harbor liquid water oceans beneath their frozen surface. However, there is one moon that ejects its ocean into space, allowing spacecraft to collect samples. This moon is Enceladus, and it orbits around Saturn. From these samples, scientists have discovered that this natural satellite contains the necessary chemical components for life. Therefore, it is imperative for us to embark on a mission to explore this moon.
But how long will such a journey take?
(Enceladus's environment around Saturn)
Some objects in the universe vary greatly in size, while others are smaller. Enceladus, for example, is similar in width to Arizona, measuring about 310 miles (500 kilometers) across. However, its size isn't its most remarkable feature; it actually possesses the most reflective surface in the entire solar system. Picture the whitest blanket you've ever seen, and then imagine Enceladus being even whiter due to its icy covering. This makes it an intriguing subject for astronomers to study."
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00:00 Intro
2:20 missions to enceladus
5:14 How long will it take?
7:15 orbilander mission
9:34 science orbit
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