Martian Moons (Phobos, Deimos)

Phobos and Deimos are the two small moons orbiting Mars. They are irregularly shaped, rocky bodies, much smaller than Earth's moon. Phobos, the closer and larger, orbits Mars very quickly, completing a turn roughly every 24 hours. Deimos is smaller and orbits farther away, taking about 30 hours for one orbit. Both moons are believed to be captured asteroids, with surfaces covered in dust and craters. They are of great scientific interest, helping us understand the history of Mars and the early solar system. Their study also informs future exploration and potential missions to or from Mars.