Space.com
• Keith Cooper
Cassini reanalysis finds complex organics in Enceladus plumes, boosting habitability case
A new analysis of Cassini plume data, published in Nature Astronomy by researchers at Freie Universität Berlin and the University of Stuttgart, identifies previously undetected complex organic molecules from Enceladus’ subsurface ocean. The detections — including potential precursors to biomolecules — strengthen the moon’s habitability case and add momentum to follow-up missions.