Returning Samples from Enceladus for Life Detection

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In addition to missions to Enceladus that might orbit or land on the surface, Sample Return Missions, which would return samples from Enceladus to Earth for analysis (like OSIRIS-Rex) would enable us to use laboratory instruments, some of which have yet to be developed for spaceflight to analyze returned samples in detail to look for evidence of life.

Read more about how Sample Return Missions could enhance our search for life beyond Earth:

Returning Samples from Enceladus for Life Detection