A new study of Saturn's 'Death Star' moon Mimas finds evidence of a young, underground ocean that may be hospitable to early forms of life. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn ...

Scientists have discovered a recently formed "force" under one of Saturn's most storied moons. Saturn's Mimas moon resembles the Empire's Death Star station in the "Star Wars" franchise due to its ...

World News Saturn’s Death Star-looking moon may have vast underground ocean Despite being so small, Mimas boasts the second largest impact crater of any moon in the solar system — the reason ...

Now another moon appears to be secretly flooded. Saturn’s moon Mimas, known for its uncanny resemblance to the Star Wars Death Star, might harbor liquid water beneath its icy shell. If true ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have found the best evidence yet of a vast, young ocean beneath the icy exterior of Saturn’s Death Star lookalike mini moon. The French-led team analyzed ...

Though colloquially referred to as the Death Star moon after "Star Wars" fame, Mimas was discovered in 1789 by astronomer William Herschel. The name Mimas hails from a giant in Greek mythology.

An illustration shows Saturn's moon 'Death Star' moon Mimas with the gas giant and Enceladus in the background. (Image credit: NASA/Robert Lea (created with Canva)) ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have found the best evidence yet of a vast, young ocean beneath the icy exterior of Saturn’s Death Star lookalike mini moon. The French-led team analyzed ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have found the best evidence yet of a vast, young ocean beneath the icy exterior of Saturn’s Death Star lookalike mini moon. The French-led team analyzed ...