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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_velocity Escape velocity] from surface: 306.89 m/s
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_velocity Escape velocity] from surface: 306.89 m/s
  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotation_period Rotation Period]: ~299.199 hours;  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotation Rotation]: ? [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degree_(angle) degrees] per hour, or ~0.35 m/s (believed to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_locking tidally locked] to [[Kerbin]])
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotation_period Rotation Period]: ~299.272 hours;  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotation Rotation]: ~1.203 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degree_(angle) degrees] per hour, or ~0.35 m/s (believed to be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_locking tidally locked] to [[Kerbin]])
  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_tilt Axial Tilt/Obliquity]: ?°
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_tilt Axial Tilt/Obliquity]: 6° with respect to its orbital plane, 0° with respect to the ecliptic.(?)
  
 
* Theoretical [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geosynchronous_orbit Synchronous Orbit] altitude: 4303.59 km; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geostationary_orbit Stationary Orbit] velocity: 25 m/s
 
* Theoretical [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geosynchronous_orbit Synchronous Orbit] altitude: 4303.59 km; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geostationary_orbit Stationary Orbit] velocity: 25 m/s

Revision as of 02:21, 22 June 2012

Minmus as seen from orbit in version 0.15.2

Minmus is a small moon of Kerbin, and only available in versions 0.15 and higher. From the surface of Kerbin or Mun, it is a purple speck which appears to slightly oscillate vertically. This is a result of viewing its rotation from afar. Up close, it is mint green in appearance with what seem to be icy buttes, large hills, and frozen lakes. The highest areas are over 5.7km in altitude. It is more difficult to reach Minmus orbit than Mün orbit, but easier to land.

Characteristics

Note, this Stationary orbit cannot actually be achieved, as any satellite or vessel attempting to achieve this orbit will be re-captured by Kerbin.

Orbital Characteristics

  • Orbital Period: 12 days, 11 hours, 16 minutes, 19 seconds (1077379 seconds)

Topography

Minmus has a much rougher surface than Kerbin or Mün, with substantial areas over 4 km high. The vast majority of the surface is rolling hills, with lakes of frozen methane concentrated near the equator.[2] The lakes are almost perfectly flat and mostly at datum altitude (0 m).

Reference Frames

Rotational/Inertial transition: 100,000 m

Warp Minimum Altitude
1x n/a
2x 0 m
5x 3,000 m
10x 6,000 m
50x 12,000 m
100x 24,000 m
1,000x 48,000 m
10,000x 60,000 m

See Also