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== Ice World: Europa == |
== Ice World: Europa == |
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Just smaller than our Moon, Europa is covered by a cracked, frozen ocean (smoother than a billiard ball would be if it was the same size) and has a tenuous atmosphere (on earth it would be considered a pretty decent vacuum). It may support simple life under the surface. Here the radiation levels (540 rem/day) are less, so you'll have [[wikipedia:Walking ghost phase|up to a week or so to get your affairs together]]. [[2010: The Year We Make Contact|Attempt no landings here]]. However, the ocean under the ice is considered a good place to colonize, with the thick ice crust protecting from radiation. |
Just smaller than our Moon, Europa is covered by a cracked, frozen ocean (smoother than a billiard ball would be if it was the same size) and has a tenuous atmosphere (on earth it would be considered a pretty decent vacuum). It may support simple life under the surface. Here the radiation levels (540 rem/day) are less, so you'll have [[wikipedia:Walking ghost phase|up to a week or so to get your affairs together]]. [[2010: The Year We Make Contact|Attempt no landings here]]. However, the ocean under the ice is considered a good place to colonize, with the thick ice crust protecting from radiation. |
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As shown in the page quote, Europa played a prominent role in ''[[2010: The Year We Make Contact]]''. |
As shown in the page quote, Europa played a prominent role in ''[[2010: The Year We Make Contact]]''. |
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== Big Brother: Ganymede == |
== Big Brother: Ganymede == |
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