Saturn’s moon Mimas earned the nickname “Death Star Moon” because of one enormous crater called Herschel. With steep walls ...

While the crater-pitted moon may appear geologically dead, researchers have discovered more could be going on under its icy ...

Saturn's moons Mimas (right) and Janus appear to hang silently in space as they orbit their ringed parent planet in this stunning photo from NASA's Cassini spacecraft at Saturn. The outer edge of ...

But on larger icy moons, the ice layer may break up before the water boils, preventing the formation of a boiling ocean.

Saturn's innermost moon, which resembles the Death Star from Star Wars, may be a "stealth" ocean world, according to new research. Mimas, which is the smallest and closest to Saturn of the ringed ...

Far from the warmth of the Sun, some of the coldest-looking worlds in the solar system may be hiding the hottest surprises.

The outer planets of the Solar System are swarmed by ice-wrapped moons. Some of these, such as Saturn’s moon Enceladus, are ...

Despite their liquid water and potential for habitability, these moons are very different environments from Earth. On Earth, ...

One of Saturn's moons may be able to support life. Researchers say there is evidence that shows Mimas may contain a liquid water ocean underneath a thick icy shell. "An ocean within Mimas would be ...

The outer planets of the solar system are swarmed by ice-wrapped moons. Some of these, such as Saturn's moon Enceladus, are ...

The Solar System is more than just planets; it is home to a dazzling variety of moons, each with its own unique charm. Some are icy and serene, others are stormy or volcanic. Among the many satellites ...