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Simulation of the Planetary Interior Differentiation Processes in the Laboratory

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D P Cruikshank¹, J B Dalton, C M Dalle Ore

¹NASA Ames Research Center, MS 245-6, NASA Ames Research Center, MS 211-3, Moffett Field, California 94035, USA. Dale.P.Cruikshank@nasa.gov

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Saturn's moon Hyperion has two distinct surface materials. The low-albedo material in craters shares spectral similarities with Saturn's moon Phoebe and Iapetus.

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Area of Science:

Planetary Science
Astrogeology
Spectroscopy

Background:

Hyperion is Saturn's eighth largest moon, characterized by an irregular shape and chaotic rotation.
Its surface exhibits two main units: a high-albedo component rich in water ice and a low-albedo component found in craters.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the spectral properties of Hyperion's surface components in ultraviolet and near-infrared regions.
To identify the composition and potential origins of the low-albedo material on Hyperion.

Main Methods:

Utilized two optical remote sensing instruments aboard the Cassini spacecraft.
Acquired reflectance spectra of Hyperion's surface during a close fly-by on September 25-26, 2005.

Main Results:

Obtained distinct ultraviolet and near-infrared spectra for both high- and low-albedo surface materials.
The low-albedo material shows spectral similarities to the surface of Phoebe and Iapetus.

Conclusions:

The low-albedo material on Hyperion may share a common origin or be related to materials found on Phoebe and Iapetus.
Further investigation into the compositional links between these Saturnian moons is warranted.