The largest moon to orbit Jupiter, and simply the largest moon in the solar system, is covered up in an icy shell. But underneath that surface is home to a global underground saltwater ocean that contains more water than all of Earth’s own oceans combined. The moon even has a very thin oxygen atmosphere. And Ganymede has something else no other moon in the solar system has: a magnetic field. A magnetic field is critical for protecting worlds from harmful radiation spewed by the sun.
What Сan You Do Here:
- tourists will have the opportunity to scuba dive and explore the mysterious waters of the subglacial ocean on Ganymede (individual diving, group diving and under the supervision of instructors are possible), all the necessary equipment can be rented on the spot;
- for guests who prefer to explore the depths without scuba gear, there is an opportunity to go under water aboard submarines of different classes.
Nearest Tour Dates: flights to Jupiter and its moons take place every week on Mondays.
Tour Duration: from 1 to 4 weeks.
Restrictions:
- some areas of the subglacial ocean have not yet been fully explored, excursions to these regions are intended exclusively for scientists and researchers who must have a special travel permits;
- one day on Ganymede lasts 7 earth days. Tourists are advised to prepare for the conditions of the earth’s “polar day”: buy sleeping pills, because local biorhythms can interfere with your normal sleep-wake schedule;
- Jupiter’s orbit is occasionally affected by electrical storms, which can influence the exact arrival and departure times of shuttles from the local spaceport.