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Special Public Event

Europa: Life Beneath the Ice?

What lies beneath the ice of Jupiter’s frozen moon Europa?
Almost certainly, a liquid water ocean.

Could life have evolved in such an icebound sea, growing in the darkness of eternal winter?

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Jupiter's Moon Europa
Europa's youthful surface is covered with pinkish grooves and cracks. Created: 11 November 1997. Credit: NASA/JPL/DLR

Europa is one of the solar system’s most fascinating worlds, having the precious commodity of liquid water, fascinating geology, and even the possibility of life. Numerous science committees have judged it as the top priority for outer solar system exploration. Join the NASA Astrobiology Institute Europa Focus Group and The Planetary Society for an eye-opening presentation about Europa, how life can evolve in unexpected places, and the type of mission that might be sent to answer some of our questions. Steven Quale will show clips from the film, Aliens of the Deep. Time for Q&A with the speakers will follow the presentation.

Admission is Free.
Seating is limited. First come, first served.

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SPEAKERS:

Chris McKay, NASA Ames, Planetary Scientist
Torrence Johnson, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Galileo Project Scientist
Bob Pappalardo, University of Colorado, Boulder, Planetary Scientist
John Delaney, University of Washington, Oceanographer/Marine Geologist
Steven Quale, filmmaker and co-Director of Aliens of the Deep
Bruce Betts, Moderator, The Planetary Society, Director of Projects

Date: Sunday, February 26, 2006
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Location: NASA Ames Research Center
Building 943, Eagle Room
Moffett Field, CA

Directions: Exit off Hwy 101

This event is presented by The Planetary Societyin affiliation with The NASA Astrobiology Institute Europa Focus Group.