Planetary scientist Carolyn Porco explains what it takes to look for life beyond Earth, and what conditions are required for life to exist. Porco argues that Saturn’s moon Enceladus—with its plumes of water vapor spewing into space, confirmed organic materials, and evidence of hydrothermal vents at the bottom of its liquid ocean—is the most promising place to look. Could Enceladus be the key to proving once and for all that life is not unique to Earth? What would it mean—both scientifically and spiritually—if we found evidence of a true second genesis right here in our own galactic back yard?
Carolyn Porco
Self - Presenter
Kevin Collins
Self - Narrator (voice)
Homo Spatius
Close-Up on Planets
Air & Space Smithsonian: Dreams of Flight - Another Step Into the Unknown
Air & Space Smithsonian: Dreams of Flight - Higher Faster Farther
Between the scenes, between the voices. Unseen footage of the future sound of Slovakia.
A Life's Work
Overview
Destination Titan
Space Dogs
Finding Life Beyond Earth
Apollo: Missions to the Moon
Together to Mars?
