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Robotic submarine could explore the ocean of liquid methane on Saturn’s moon, scientists say – The Independent
A prospective mission could reveal the mysterious origin of why there is liquid methane on Titan at all,
Scientists have suggested that Saturns largest moon, Titan, could be navigated using a robotic submarine propelled through its methane ocean.
Astronomers from Cornell University say that the Kraken Mare, a vast body of liquid methane hidden below the gassy atmosphere of the moon, contains almost all of the moons liquid at an astonishing depth of 1000 feet.
Despite the different chemical composition, Titans rivers, lakes, and oceans bear a striking similarity to Earths, while studying the atmosphere…
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