SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 10, 2026Interesting Engineering

Cosmic miracle: Largest moon in solar system may still have active core after 4.6 billion years

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Ganymede may still be actively forming its core after 4.6 billion years, with ongoing iron separation powering its unique magnetic field — a process unseen on any other moon.

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