Man is fascinated by the opportunity to inhabit other planets. The last decade has passed under the sign of Mars: scientists promise that we will be able to reach the Red Planet in a few years - not just reach, but even establish a permanent settlement there. In fact, humanity could have achieved much greater success on the satellites of large planets. For example, here are some areas already explored where microbes and even water have been found.
Europe
One of Jupiter's many moons, Europa, is covered in a thick ice crust. However, scientists believe that a huge ocean is hidden under it - and in fact water is necessary for life. At the moment, NASA researchers are working on a detailed study of Europe. In the coming years, we will know for sure whether there is a life here and whether a person will be able to settle in this icy desert.
Titanium
It is cold (-179 degrees Celsius) and uncomfortable here, because the atmosphere is completely unfit for breathing. However, Titan has a high content of liquid methane: scientists believe that local life could have originated from this element. Of course, it will be very difficult for humanity here - but it is possible to hold on in principle.
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Miranda
Miranda, the smallest of the moons of Uranus, may turn out to be the best human place in the universe. The entire surface of the planet is pitted with huge caverns, some of which are 12 times deeper than the famous Grand Canyon. It is in them that the bases of the vanguard are supposed to be located: the walls of the rifts will protect the settlers from the vicissitudes of an alien world. Like Europe, there is likely to be water here.
Enceladus
According to many scientists, it would be worth forming a small colony on Enceladus long ago, if only for the sake of observing the Great Ringbearer. Enceladus is covered with ice, but geysers of steam occasionally break through through its thickness. The composition of the emissions was analyzed by scientists using the Cassini apparatus: it is liquid water, nitrogen and organic carbon. It is these elements that chemists call the "building blocks of life." It is also very warm at the south pole of Enceladus. A person may well settle on this small island of tranquility.
Charon
The dwarf planet has recently caused a lot of controversy in the scientific community. Its detailed images were transmitted to Earth by NASA's space probe, New Horizons. Suddenly it turned out that Charon is very similar to our moon. In addition, scientists believe to find here a subtle atmosphere sufficient for the emergence of the simplest life. Colonizers may find themselves conquerors - at least that's what scholars think.