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This work applies the planetary coherence framework (full formalism: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17645297) to evaluate the habitability potential of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Using coherence density (ρc) and biological viability constant (K_ψ), we find that Enceladus reaches near-Earth organizational levels (ρc ≈ 0.89) despite its extremely small mass. This amplification arises from resonance-driven constraint-release efficiency tied to its 2:1 orbital resonance with Dione.
Enceladus falls within the bio-coherence band (0.75 < ρc < 1.5) and achieves K_ψ ≈ 1.2, indicating robust biological viability—surpassing Europa and greatly exceeding Mars. These results help explain Cassini’s detection of complex organics, the presence of hydrothermal activity, and the long-term stability required for life to emerge.
The paper argues that Enceladus is not simply accessible for sampling but structurally optimized for habitability. Planetary-scale coherence appears to converge with biological-scale viability uniquely on this moon, making it the strongest target for detecting current extraterrestrial life in our solar system.
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