The Surface Area of Planet Mercury
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74.8 Million km²
The surface area of the planet Mercury is 74.8 million square kilometers.
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The Radius of the Planet Mercury
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2,439.7 km
The radius of the planet Mercury is 2,439.7 kilometers.
The Gravity of the Planet Mercury
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3.7 m/s²
The gravitational force of the planet Mercury is 3.7 m/s².
The Orbital Period of the Planet Mercury
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88 Days
The amount of time in which planet Mercury completes one orbit around the Sun (orbital period) is 88 days.
The Distance Between the Earth and the Planet Mercury
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77 M km
The average distance between the Earth and the planet Mercury is 77 million kilometers (48 million miles).
The Distance Between the Sun and the Planet Mercury
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58 M km
The average distance between the Sun and the planet Mercury is 58 million kilometers (36.05 million miles).
The Number of Moons the Planet Mercury has
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0
The planet Mercury has no moons beause it is very close to the Sun and the Sun's gravity makes it difficult for any moon to remain in it's orbit.
The Mass of the Planet Mercury
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3.3 x 10^23 kg
The mass of the planet Mercury is 3.3 x 10^23 Kg.
Top Speed of the Planet Mercury
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212,292 km/h
The top speed (orbital velocity) of the Planet Mercury is 212,292 km/h (131,940 mph). It's average velocity is 170,496 km/h (105,963 mph).