Yegorov, Planet

Yegorov, Planet

First Planet in the Med Central System.

Physical Characteristics
 * Type Rock Planet
 * Orbital Radius 2.21 x 107 km   (0.15 AU)
 * Period 9.71 x 102 hours   (0.11 earth years)
 * Gravity 14.24 m/s2   (1.46 x earth)
 * Tidally Locked 1 Face
 * Low-G, Hot, Airless, 1-Face
 * Normal temperature range Min  Max
 * -217.1° C -358.9° F -
 * 320.9° C 609.6° F

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Named after Boris Borisovich Yegorov (Russian: Борис Борисович Егоров; November 26, 1937, Moscow – September 12, 1994, Moscow) First Terran human in space.

The planet is part of Med Central and is primarily utilized as a medical treatment facility for silicone based life. It works closely with the researchers and physicians on Paul I in the Paul Luyten System, but focuses not only on Takkian and Takian life but all known silicone based life forms and continuously develops new treatment options for diseases and injury management of silicone based life. The main settlement, Silicone Paris features a large hospital specializing in silicone based life forms. It is connected to the other planets in the system via System Tram. While it is home to about 50 Million individuals,most researchers are commuting from Hippocrates Planet. The planet also has several active mines,mainly mining rare earths, which are abundant. Yegorov is represented via the System Representative and is under direct Union Science Council control. Union Services include a Class C Space Port, Xchange and Union School. Most facilities are located sub surface. Civics: Union Law + Local Laws Non Citizen access is limited.

Main Export: Rare Earths, Metals and other minerals, Main Import: Lab Materials, Lux, General Merchandise and Groceries.