Geophysical characterization of the interiors of Ganymede, Callisto and Europa by ESA's JUpiter ICy moons Explorer
T Van Hoolst, G Tobie, C Vallat, N Altobelli… - Space Science …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract The JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) of ESA was launched on 14 April 2023
and will arrive at Jupiter and its moons in July 2031. In this review article, we describe how …
and will arrive at Jupiter and its moons in July 2031. In this review article, we describe how …
Origin and evolution of Enceladus's tidal dissipation
Enceladus possesses a subsurface ocean beneath a conductive ice shell. Based on shell
thickness models, the estimated total conductive heat loss from Enceladus is 25–40 GW; the …
thickness models, the estimated total conductive heat loss from Enceladus is 25–40 GW; the …
Measurement and implications of Saturn's gravity field and ring mass
INTRODUCTION The interior structure of Saturn, the depth of its winds, and the mass and
age of its rings have been open questions in planetary science. The mass distribution inside …
age of its rings have been open questions in planetary science. The mass distribution inside …
Resonance locking in giant planets indicated by the rapid orbital expansion of Titan
Saturn is orbited by dozens of moons, and the intricate dynamics of this complex system
provide clues about its formation and evolution. Tidal friction within Saturn causes its moons …
provide clues about its formation and evolution. Tidal friction within Saturn causes its moons …
Powering prolonged hydrothermal activity inside Enceladus
Geophysical data from the Cassini spacecraft imply the presence of a global ocean
underneath the ice shell of Enceladus, only a few kilometres below the surface in the South …
underneath the ice shell of Enceladus, only a few kilometres below the surface in the South …
A recently formed ocean inside Saturn's moon Mimas
V Lainey, N Rambaux, G Tobie, N Cooper, Q Zhang… - Nature, 2024 - nature.com
Moons potentially harbouring a global ocean are tending to become relatively common
objects in the Solar System. The presence of these long-lived global oceans is generally …
objects in the Solar System. The presence of these long-lived global oceans is generally …
Modeling climate diversity, tidal dynamics and the fate of volatiles on TRAPPIST-1 planets
TRAPPIST-1 planets are invaluable for the study of comparative planetary science outside
our solar system and possibly habitability. Both transit timing variations (TTV) of the planets …
our solar system and possibly habitability. Both transit timing variations (TTV) of the planets …
Detection of the tidal deformation of WASP-103b at 3 σ with CHEOPS
Context. Ultra-short period planets undergo strong tidal interactions with their host star which
lead to planet deformation and orbital tidal decay. Aims. WASP-103b is the exoplanet with …
lead to planet deformation and orbital tidal decay. Aims. WASP-103b is the exoplanet with …
Enceladus's internal ocean and ice shell constrained from Cassini gravity, shape, and libration data
O Čadek, G Tobie, T Van Hoolst… - Geophysical …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The intense plume activity at the South Pole of Enceladus together with the recent detection
of libration hints at an internal water ocean underneath the outer ice shell. However, the …
of libration hints at an internal water ocean underneath the outer ice shell. However, the …
The science case for a return to Enceladus
The plume of Enceladus is unique in the solar system in providing direct access to fresh
material from an extraterrestrial subsurface ocean. The Cassini Mission, though not …
material from an extraterrestrial subsurface ocean. The Cassini Mission, though not …