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NASA is ignoring one of the most important worlds in the solar system
When NASA’s Dawn spacecraft visited Ceres, it revealed a world far more complex than anyone expected. Beneath its surface lie salty deposits, possible reservoirs of liquid water, and chemistry that could support life. Unlike distant icy moons, Ceres is relatively easy to reach, making it a rare opportunity for deep exploration close to Earth. Returning to Ceres could answer fundamental questions about habitability—and whether life-friendly environments are more common than we think.
