Ganymede has a thin oxygen layer that is too thin to support life
It is also the only satellite in the solar system to have a magnetosphere
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What is the likelihood of finding life on Ganymede?
Unlikely that any living organism could live on Ganymede.
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What probe explored and took pictures on Ganymede?
Pioneer 10 arrived, in 1973 followed by pioneer 11 in 1974.
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Does Ganymede have any moons?
No. Ganymede is a moon.
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Why is it unlikely to find life on Ganymede?
It is very cold and there is a thin oxygen atmosphere.
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What shocked the scientists about the probe?
When Pioneer 10 came back scientist saw shocking photos when Pioneer 10 was only 162 km from Ganymede.
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Who is Ganymede named after?
This moon was named after a Trojan prince in Greek mythology
Carried to Mount Olympus by Zeus disguised as an eagle
Ganymede became the cupbearer of the Olympian Gods
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What did the scientists realize?
Scientist realized that Ganymede has a metallic iron sphere as a core. The surface is rocky then on top of the rocks are thick ice.