What is NASA Really Looking for in Yellowstone?
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NASA is keeping an eye on Yellowstone, but not for the reason you might think. While most people worry about the supervolcano erupting, NASA is more interested in its extreme environment. The hot springs, geysers, and unique underground life forms could help scientists understand what life might look like on other planets. Since Mars and some of Jupiter’s moons have signs of past or present geothermal activity, studying Yellowstone could give clues about alien life. Plus, NASA is also testing technology there that could one day be used to explore space. So, while Yellowstone is a hotspot—literally—NASA’s real mission is out of this world!
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