A giant snake is being sent into space + photo

What features does NASA's robotic snake have?

Scientists believe that Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons, has an icy surface with liquid oceans beneath it. To investigate this, they will use the aforementioned robot, which can move across different surfaces and is designed to support this theory. The robot is designed by NASA's JPL Robotics Laboratory and consists of several identical parts. Each part has the ability to gather and propel itself forward, allowing the robot to traverse various paths with its self-propulsion mechanism.

The unique design of the robotic snake enables it to penetrate not only the surface of Enceladus but also deeper, more enclosed areas, in the hope of finding the anticipated oceans beneath the icy surface. The engineers who designed the robot have successfully created a prototype with separate moving parts.

It appears that NASA's robotic snake could also be used on other planets in the solar system, including Mars, providing an opportunity for further exploration on the surface or in deeper regions. Undoubtedly, such a tool will make the search for life beyond Earth easier, especially considering that most of Mars's water resources are located beneath its surface.

It is also worth noting that Enceladus is not the only moon of Saturn that NASA is interested in exploring. The agency plans to explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon, through its Dragonfly mission. Titan has many similarities to Earth, which is why it has become a focal point for scientists. Unlike its parent planet, Titan has a solid surface and a dense atmosphere, resembling conditions close to Earth's environment.