Have you ever wondered what it would be like to explore one of Jupiter's moons without ever leaving Earth? If you're determined to experience this, consider plunging into Lake Vostok, Antarctica's largest subglacial lake. Dive through 4 km (2.5 mi) of thick ice to explore this otherworldly ecosystem where the water is squeezed with 350 times the atmospheric pressure at sea level. Discover how your body would react to the freezing temperatures and the special gear you’d need. What kind of life might you encounter, perhaps organism 46b?

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