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Hyperion, one of Saturn’s moons, is heavily cratered, so much so that its surface has a distinctly punched-in appearance that’s similar to a sponge.
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Planetary geologists theorize that the moon has likely been cratered more by compression than excavation.
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Notably, the walls of Hyperion’s many craters are noticeably bright, suggesting the presence of water ice.
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