What did Cassini find on Enceladus?

Key Points. Cassini discovered that geyser-like jets spew water vapor and ice particles from an underground ocean beneath the icy crust of Enceladus.

How close did Cassini get to Enceladus?

3,106 miles
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has begun transmitting data and images from the mission’s final close flyby of Saturn’s active moon Enceladus. Cassini passed Enceladus at a distance of 3,106 miles (4,999 kilometers) on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 9:49 a.m. PST (12:49 p.m. EST).

Can you breathe on Enceladus?

There is no available oxygen to work with, and a tremendous amount of pressure to contend with if an organism hopes to derive energy from the chemical reaction between Enceladus’ subsurface ocean and its rocky core.

What two surprising discoveries did Cassini make about the tiger stripes on Enceladus?

Later observations would confirm that the tiger stripes were fissures in the surface, and the plumes’ point of escape. It wasn’t just the presence of the plume that was a surprise to the scientists, but the volume of material it was pushing out. “It was a complete surprise,” Spilker said.

Is there oxygen on Enceladus?

Enceladus has carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen.

When did Cassini fly by Enceladus?

October 25, 2015: Cassini made a daring flight through the moon’s famous plume only 30 miles (48 kilometers) above Enceladus’ south pole.

How long is a day on Enceladus?

8 hours, and 53 minutes
One day on Enceladus is equal to 1.37 Earth days, or one day, 8 hours, and 53 minutes. This is the same amount of time it takes to complete an orbit around Saturn.

Does Enceladus have gravity?

0.113 m/s²Enceladus / Gravity

How high can you jump on Enceladus?

140 feet
Jumping on Enceladus would be super fun. You’d rise up about 42.6 metres (140 feet) before floating back down, landing with the same force as if you’d jumped on Earth. The trip would take a full minute.