Published on 2026-09-17

Cold worlds exist despite low gravity

Titan, Triton and Pluto are celestial bodies that have been able to retain an atmosphere despite their low gravity due to their extreme cold. Low temperatures reduce the kinetic energy of gases, thus preventing them from reaching escape velocity. Furthermore, these thermal conditions allow gases to freeze into the crust or polar caps.
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