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Io

Innermost of the Galilean moons orbiting planet Jupiter is the fourth largest moon in the Solaris.

With over 400 active volcanoes, Io is the most geologically active object in the Solaris. This extreme geologic activity is the result of tidal heating from friction generated within Io's interior as it is pulled between Jupiter and the other Galilean satellites - Europa, Ganymede and Callisto.

The moon is a home of MSRN Jupiter Fleet.

Geography

Composed mostly of silicate rock and iron.It has highest density of all moons in Solaris. Mantle is composed of 80% magnesium rich mineral forsterite.

Natural Resources

  • Iron
  • Magnesium
  • Sulfur
Alternative Name(s)
Jupiter I
Type
Planetoid / Moon
Location under
Included Organizations
Mass: 8,931938×1022 kg (0,015 Terras)
Surface area: 41 910 000km2
Surface gravity: 1,796 m/s2 (0,183 g)
Escape velocity: 2,558 km/s
Rotation period: synchronous
Surface temp.
  • min: 90K
  • mean: 110K
  • max: 130K
Atmosphere
  • surface pressure: trace
  • composition: 90% Sulfur
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