Titan's atmosphere Archives

Cassini Finds that Titan is Building the Chemicals that Might Have Led to Life on Earth

27 Jul , 2017 by Matt Williams

A new study by an international team of scientists shows how Titan’s atmosphere could contain a key building block for organic molecules, which could drastic implications in the hunt for extra-terrestrial life.

Exploring Titan with Aerial Platforms

11 Mar , 2017 by Matt Williams

At NASA’s Planetary Science Vision 2050 Workshop, presenters showed various concepts for exploring Saturn’s moon Titan with aerial platforms.

Seasonal Change On Titan Is Dynamic Business

24 Oct , 2016 by Matt Williams

At a joint meeting in Pasadena, California last week, European and American scientists were treated to some of the latest findings about Saturn’s moon Titan.

Life On Titan Possible Without Water

6 Jul , 2016 by Matt Williams

According to a recent study from Cornell University, the prebiotic conditions for life might exist on Titan, despite it being cold and having no water

Titan's dense, hydrocarbon rich atmosphere remains a focal point of scientific research. Credit: NASA

Huygens Spots Methane Fog On Saturn’s Moon Titan

4 Apr , 2016 by Matt Williams

Researchers from York University explain how old data from the Huygen’s probe has confirmed that methane fog exists on Titan’s south pole

Cassini Probe Spots Methane Ice Crystals In Titan’s Atmosphere

29 Oct , 2014 by Matt Williams

During its 2006 flyby of Titan, the Cassini Space Probe captured some of the most detailed images of Saturn’s largest moon. Amongst them was one showing the lofty cloud formations over Titan’s north pole (shown above). Interestingly enough, these cloud formations bear a strong resemblance to those that are seen in Earth’s own polar stratosphere. […]

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