Pronunciation: Pooh-ni-nen
Punainen is the fifth planet in the Solar System, also known as the orange planet because of its orange appearance. It is a desert-like rocky planet, with some small areas of vegetation surrounding its single lake.
It is orbited by 2 moons.
Astronauts successfully landed on the Punainen in 5158. Because of the long distance from Vesisaari and the Tyranny of the Rocket Equation, not enough fuel was brought along for a return trip, with the plan to generate more fuel after landing. However, there was a terrible accident with the fuel generators that killed all crew members. Since this tragedy, more attempts to visit the planet have not been made.
Characteristics
- Axial tilt: 39%
- Surface temperature: min: -150°F, average: 55°F, max: 80°F
- Mean radius: 9084 km