Europa's ice shell is estimated to be 10 to 30 kilometers (6 to 19 miles) thick, covering a subsurface ocean. The composition of the ice shell is primarily water ice, but it may also contain other frozen components, such as salts and organic compounds, which could have implications for the moon's habitability.
How thick is Europa's ice shell, and what is its composition?
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