Hyperion
An irregularly shaped Saturn moon with a sponge-like surface.
About
Hyperion is one of the largest irregularly shaped bodies in the solar system. It has a sponge-like appearance with deep craters and chaotic tumbling rotation.
Properties
Notable Facts
Hyperion tumbles chaotically rather than spinning on a fixed axis
Its sponge-like surface is unique in the solar system
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