According to the scientist, the scientific program of “Zeus” is not fully defined, but even Venus is allowed to work with the help of “Zeus”. Regarding the moons of Jupiter, it is planned to study it with the help of scientific equipment installed on Zeus. Also included will be detachable probes that can be used to study the atmosphere and land using the kamikaze method, a single drop on the planet.
The expert emphasized that the three moons of Jupiter were targeted for the study because they have a warm liquid ocean.
Under a thick layer of ice on Europa’s surface is believed to be a warm liquid ocean, which means there is water and heat. There is always primitive organic matter in space. Therefore, there is a theory that the moons of Jupiter are a potential place for the emergence of primitive life, which is an alternative to Earth, ”explained Anatoly Petrukovich.
Source: Ferra
