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Tides and Orbital Evolution

Tides and Orbital Evolution. Normal Satellite Orbital Evolution. Satellites normally develop circular orbits with synchronous rotation as a result of tidal forces. A circular/synchronous orbit creates a static tidal bulge, which in turn, renders the satellite geologically inactive.

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Lunar Madness & Planetary Thrills HAL September 16, 2004 By: Richard Orr

Lunar Madness & Planetary Thrills HAL September 16, 2004 By: Richard Orr. Live Fast -- Die Young. The moon is 4.5 billion years old and was formed when a Mars sized planet collided with a 50 million year old earth

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M e r c u r y

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