The giant planet Jupiter has nearly 100 known moons, yet none have captured the interest and imagination of astronomers and space scientists quite like Europa, an ice-shrouded world that is thought to possess a vast ocean of liquid salt water. For decades, scientists have wondered whether that ocean could harbor the right conditions for life, placing Europa near the top of the list of solar system bodies to explore.
Yeah, and were once told, “All these worlds are yours. Except Europa. Attempt no landing there.”
Similarly, here in Seattle, we tell people it rains year round just like they have been told it does.
We also don’t like visitors.