Sargas
Probe LBT 2854: Sargas Scan
Date: 497-02-22 12:28:10 UTC Location: Sargas, Moon of Raidne III, Coordinates: 43.7467°, 121.4359°, 20.0347° (Galactic)Scan Results:
Elemental Composition:
Silica (SiO2): 45.62% (by mass) Aluminum (Al): 21.19% (by mass) Iron (Fe): 12.51% (by mass) Oxygen (O): 10.38% (by mass) Water (H2O): 8.25% (by mass)Geological Features:
Extensive liquid water presence (36% of surface) Numerous lakes, rivers, and aquifers Moderate tectonic activityAtmospheric Composition:
Thin atmosphere (0.2 times Earth's pressure) Composition: 70% Nitrogen, 20% Oxygen, 10% ArgonPhysical Characteristics:
Diameter: approximately 29,412 km (0.95 times Earth's Moon) Mass: 2.51 x 10^24 kg Surface gravity: 6.13 m/s^2 (0.62 times Earth's gravity) Rotation period: 16.53 days (synchronous with Raidne III)Temperature:
Surface temperature range: -23°C to 27°CHydrological Analysis:
Liquid water abundance suggests potential for life support and resource utilization Water chemistry: neutral pH, moderate mineral contentConclusion:
Sargas is a moon with significant liquid water resources, making it a valuable asset for future exploration and potential habitation.Recommendations:
Further analysis of water resources for life support and propulsion applications Investigation of geological stability for potential habitat construction Sampling of water and regolith for biochemical researchProbe Status:
Power level: 85.67% Fuel level: 91.59% Systems nominalAdditional Notes:
Sargas's liquid water abundance makes it an attractive target for future missions and potential resource exploitation. The moon's moderate tectonic activity suggests a relatively stable geological environment.
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