Mark D. Kaufman Latest articles by Mark D. Kaufman NASA's Europa Lander May Drill to Find Pristine Samples on Icy Moon By Mark D. Kaufman published 26 December 16 Searching for signs of life on the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa could spoil the hunt before it begins — which is why many scientists advocate going underground. Jupiter Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1Juzihao Star Projector review2New model helps to figure out which distant planets may host life3Go inside the development of NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope with new 'Cosmic Dawn' documentary4 Astronomers discover ultrapowerful black hole jet as bright as 10 trillion suns lit by Big Bang's afterglow5Cosmic Encounter review
NASA's Europa Lander May Drill to Find Pristine Samples on Icy Moon By Mark D. Kaufman published 26 December 16 Searching for signs of life on the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa could spoil the hunt before it begins — which is why many scientists advocate going underground.