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There are two main categories of '''planets''': [[Terrestrial Planet]]s and [[Gas Giant]]s. Some types of Terrestrial Planets support [[Species|lifeforms]] or meet the conditions for [[terraforming]]. [[Ships]] equipped with the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] may [[Planetary Landings|land on the surface]] of Terrestrial Planets with 0 to tenuous (0.01-0.10) [[Atmosphere|atmospheres]]. Some planets have a [[Planetary Ring System|planetary ring system]].
There are two main categories of '''planets''': [[Terrestrial Planet]]s and [[Gas Giant]]s. Some types of Terrestrial Planets support [[Species|lifeforms]] or meet the conditions for [[terraforming]]. [[Ships]] equipped with the [[Planetary Approach Suite]] may [[Planetary Landings|land on the surface]] of Terrestrial Planets with 0 to tenuous (0.01-0.10) [[Atmosphere|atmospheres]]. Some planets have a [[Planetary Ring System|planetary ring system]].


* The [[:Category:Planets|category page]] has a list of notable planets.  
* The [[:Category:Planets|category]] has a list of notable planets.  


== Criteria ==
== Description ==
The term planet refers to a celestial body that orbits a [[star]] with a [[gravity]] in a specific range. The gravity of a planet must be strong enough to hold fluids and plastic solids in a stable state (hydrostatic equilibrium) which prevents them from escaping the planet and it makes the body round, and low enough to prevent stellar nuclear processes to start.
The term planet refers to a celestial body that orbits a [[star]] with a [[gravity]] in a specific range. The gravity of a planet must be strong enough to hold fluids and plastic solids in a stable state (hydrostatic equilibrium) which prevents them from escaping the planet and it makes the body round, and low enough to prevent stellar nuclear processes to start.


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|''Outdoor world with a human-breathable atmosphere and indigenous life. The atmosphere is far from chemical equilibrium as a result.''
|''Outdoor world with a human-breathable atmosphere and indigenous life. The atmosphere is far from chemical equilibrium as a result.''
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== [[Gas Giant]]s ==
== [[Gas Giant]]s ==
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