"Discovery of Carbon Source on Europa, Jupiter's Moon"

Astronomers have discovered carbon, a building block of life, within Europa, Jupiter's moon that is believed to have massive oceans of liquid salt water beneath its icy surface. The carbon is likely originating from the subsurface ocean, indicating a potentially habitable environment. The findings come from analyzing images taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Understanding the chemistry of Europa's ocean will help determine if it is suitable for life as we know it. The discovery comes ahead of NASA's Europa Clipper mission, set to launch in 2024 and reach Europa in 2030.