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What makes Europa a potential home to extraterrestrial life? *

Europa is the sixth closest moon of the planet Jupiter, and one of the largest moons in the solar system. Europa is slightly smaller than the Earth’s moon and has a tenuous atmosphere compared primarily to oxygen. The surface of Europa is composed of water and is one of the smoothest in the solar system. Scientists suggest that it is possible Europa has an ocean of liquid water beneath its surface, making it a strong candidate for extraterrestrial life. It is also predicted that heat energy from tidal flexing may cause oceans to remain liquid and drives geological activity similar to plate tectonics on Earth.

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