Charon

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Charon is the largest moon of Pluto. And is in a binary system with Pluto.

Charon
Base Data
Radius	30 kilometers?
Gravity	0.288 m/s²
Timewarp Height	2000 meters
Color	Grey with red
Orbit Data
SOI radius	220 kiolmeters?

Surface Features and Terrain

Charon's terrain is much more rough and jagged than Pluto's, though they still both have their icy coating a tholin covered areas. Charon is home to some large chasms and channels, though not many large carters or plains.

What to do on Charon

Charon has many vaccinating surface features. Here one can see what to do on its surface.

Surface Bases

Charon can be used as a refueling station for spacecrafts.

Space Stations

One can also build a space station in low Charon orbit.

Gravity Assists

Charon is a large body, enough to capture a spacecraft, or eject a spacecraft away from the Plutonian system. These can be used to travel to more distant worlds, without wasting lots of fuel.

Rovers

Rovers can be sent to the moon and driven around. Since the gravity on Charon is decently strong, a rover will most likely not escape its sphere of influence.

Flybys

Flybys of Pluto and Charon are very simple and can be done with relative ease. One could also replicate a solar system grand tour with Pluto and its moons being the last stop.

Trivia

• Charon is so large that Pluto orbits Charon too, making a binary system.