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Mars' Moons

 Mars’ Moons

  • Phobos:
    • Diameter: 22.4 km (13.9 miles)
    • Orbit:
      • Average Distance from Mars: 9,377 km (5,827 miles)
      • Orbital Period: 7.6 hours
    • Composition: Likely composed of carbonaceous chondrite material.
    • Surface Features: Heavily cratered, with a prominent crater named Stickney.
    • Movement: Phobos is slowly spiraling inward toward Mars.
  • Deimos:
    • Diameter: 12.4 km (7.7 miles)
    • Orbit:
      • Average Distance from Mars: 23,460 km (14,580 miles)
      • Orbital Period: 30.3 hours
    • Composition: Similar to Phobos, likely carbonaceous chondrite material.
    • Surface Features: Smooth surface with small craters and grooves.

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