Leda is the ninth of Jupiter's known satellites and the smallest, in fact
it is one of the smallest moons in the solar system. Unlike the inner
satellites, the orbits of Leda, Himalia, Lysithea and Elara are significantly
inclined to Jupiter's equator (about 28 degrees). They may be remnants of a
single asteroid that was captured by Jupiter and broken up.
Orbital Distance: 11,094,000 km (average)
Eccentricity: 0.148
Local Year: 240.0 days
Orbital Velocity: 3.362 km/s
Inclination: 26.1°
Local Day: 240.0 days
Axial Tilt: n/a
Diameter: 16 km
Composition: Carbonaceous rock
Density: 2.65 g/cm3
Mass: 5.68 x 1012 tonnes (1/billion earths)
Gravity: 0.001 G
Escape Velocity: 0.01 km/s
Area: 800 km2
Surface Material: Carbonaceous rock
Atmosphere: None
Pressure: None
Albedo: ?
Temperature: ???°C
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