By Sakshi Sah
Published Dec 29, 2024

Hindustan Times
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8 fascinating NASA facts about the most marvelous moons in our solar system

Discover the incredible moons of our solar system with 8 fascinating NASA facts that reveal their unique features and mysteries.

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Titan, Saturn's moon, has a thick atmosphere with methane rain, rivers, and seas of hydrocarbons.

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Jupiter's moon Ganymede is the largest in the solar system.

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Triton, Neptune’s largest moon, uniquely orbits backwards compared to the planet’s rotation.

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Enceladus, Saturn's moon, has icy geysers, making it a fascinating scientific destination in space exploration.

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Io, Jupiter’s moon, experiences immense gravitational forces, causing its surface to rise 100 metres dramatically.

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Iapetus, Saturn's moon, has a striking contrast: one side is bright, and the other dark.

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Charon, half Pluto’s size, is its largest moon and uniquely large compared to its planet.

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Mimas, Saturn’s moon, features the giant Herschel crater, giving it a striking "Death Star" appearance.

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