Earth might seem special in this regard but water is actually fairly abundant in our system, and Jupiter’s icy moon Europa is quickly becoming a prime candidate in the search for life.

If all goes well, the Europa Clipper will brake into ... As for what sort of life might be possible below the moon's frozen surface, "we're really talking simple, like single-celled organisms ...

A multi-billion dollar space mission launched around noon on Monday. It may reveal more about Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, has long intrigued scientists due to its ...