NASA plans to send a helicopter drone to Titan in search of life
Titan is of interest because it is the only body in our solar system (besides Earth) that has liquid rivers, ...
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Saturn’s moon Titan has rainfall and seasons
It's raining hydrocarbon on Titan.
Scientists spot dust storms on Titan for the first time
It's the third Solar System body, in addition to Earth and Mars, where dust storms have been observed.
NASA reveals new, crystal-clear images of Saturn’s moon Titan
Looking sharp, Titan!
Silicon-based life on Earth? Only artificially, so far — but maybe natural on other planets
A team of researchers forced bacteria to create carbon-silicon bonds, and their experiment showcases why life on our planet chose ...
Looking to put a sub on Titan, NASA recreated its methane oceans in Washington
Titan's "water" isn't even water.
First topographic map of Titan reveals surprisingly Earth-like features
The intriguing moon Titan just became even more interesting.
Dragonfly dual-quadcopter drone proposed to explore Titan to understand how life appeared
The final selection for New Horizons is expected in mid-2019.
‘Impossible’ clouds spotted on Titan – for the second time
Astronomers have made a puzzling observation which could have big implications for our understanding of Titan.
NASA plans to send an autonomous submarine into space — for a very good reason
The sub will be used to explore Titan's oceans.
Cassini finds canyons flooded with liquid hydrocarbons on Titan
NASA's ever-resourceful Cassini probe found steep-sided canyons on Saturn's moon Titan.
Flying Aerobot drone is being designed to soar in the skies of Titan
The drone will have to be light but solid enough to survive in the moon's harsh atmosphere.
Scientists find hydrocarbon dunes on Saturn’s moon Titan
Saturn's moon Titan has some odd similarities to Earth: it has clouds, lakes and rain, except they're made of methane ...
Lakes on Titan might have formed like sinkholes on Earth
Researchers from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have been trying to figure ...
NASA wants to explore Titan’s methane oceans with a robot submarine
At this years' Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Symposium, NASA's Glenn COMPASS Team discussed at large the possibility of exploring Titan, ...
Saturn’s Moon Titan has Strong Winds and Hydrocarbon Dunes
New experimental research found that Saturn's largest Moon, Titan, has much stronger winds than previously believed. These rogue winds actually ...
New ‘Mystery Islands’ found on Titan’s Methane Sea
The enduring Cassini spacecraft returns with new insight into the hydrocarbon seas from Saturn's moon Titan. The latest findings were ...
Cassini captures stunning picture of Titan’s seas
Saturn's Moon Titan is a remarkable place; it's the only place aside for the Earth which has liquids on its ...
Saturn’s moon Titan may be older than Saturn itself
Titan is in the spolight again! After astronomers spotted a passing geological feature, now a joint team from NASA and ...
Never before seen “magic island” pops up on Saturn’s Moon Titan
Titan's Ligeia Mare. Image via NASA. Astronomers have discovered a previously unspotted geological feature on Saturn's ...
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