Episode 425: Exploring Ocean Worlds with Melissa Ugelow

When you think of an ocean, Earth is probably what comes to mind. But our planet isn’t necessarily the only world with water. NASA notes that moons, dwarf planets and comets can sustain water in various forms, from ice to water vapor. There is a lot of excitement about moons that orbit Jupiter and Saturn, since some of these worlds potentially have water that exists in a liquid state. Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Melissa Ugelow about her work on Titan, so download this episode and learn about some of the incredible work being done to explore the moons in our outer solar system. NEW: Subscribe to The Space Shot on Substack for emails delivered directly to your inbox. Check it out here Let me know if you have any questions, email me at [email protected]. You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for reaching out! Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you enjoy listening each day. Screenshot your review and send it to @johnmulnix or [email protected] and I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. Facebook Instagram Twitter Episode Links: NASA's Ocean Worlds Website has some great content, check it out! Ocean Worlds The papers that Melissa mentioned during this episode are viewable here. Organic Ices in Titan’s Stratosphere The Impact of Molecular Oxygen on Anion Composition in a Hazy Archean Earth Atmosphere