The Cassini spacecraft flew by the small, icy moon in 2008, collecting information that suggests it shoots out molecules that ...

Cassini launched Oct. 15, 1997 on a long-term mission to Saturn and its moons. After a trio of gravity assists, two from ...

Researchers found new classes of organic molecules not spotted before that could be involved under the right circumstances in ...

The discovery strengthens the case for a new mission to orbit and land on Enceladus and search for evidence of life.

Scientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn’s moon Enceladus, bolstering the ...

The south pole of Enceladus—a tiny moon orbiting Saturn—is a volatile place. In this region, the moon’s subsurface ocean ...

Fresh analysis of Cassini data has revealed new complex organic molecules inside ice grains spewing from Enceladus. These discoveries strengthen the case that the moon’s underground ocean hosts ...

A new analysis of ice grains bursting from Enceladus' water ice plumes strongly suggests life is possible on Saturn's ...

Recent reports are painting a promising picture of Saturn’s moon, Enceladus, as it shows increased signs of habitability.