Juno Mission Reveals Lower Oxygen Production on Europa

New data from NASA's Juno mission challenges previous estimates of oxygen production on Jupiter's moon Europa, potentially impacting its habitability.

NASA's Juno mission finds Europa produces 1,000 tons of oxygen every 24 hours, less than previously thought.
The reduced oxygen production could narrow the odds of Europa supporting life in its vast underground ocean.
Europa's oxygen is generated by Jupiter's radiation, which splits water molecules on the moon's surface.
The Juno mission's measurements suggest Europa's surface erodes at a slower rate than expected, affecting oxygen replenishment.
NASA's upcoming Europa Clipper mission aims to further investigate the moon's habitability, focusing on its subsurface ocean.