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  • Jupiter's Speed: Orbital & Rotational Velocity Explained
    Jupiter's speed depends on what you're asking about! Here's a breakdown:

    * Orbital Speed: Jupiter orbits the Sun at an average speed of 13.1 km/s (47,500 km/h or 29,500 mph). This is about 1/13th the speed of Earth's orbit around the Sun.

    * Rotational Speed: Jupiter spins very fast on its axis. At its equator, it completes a full rotation in just 9 hours and 55 minutes, making it the fastest rotating planet in our solar system. This means a point on Jupiter's equator travels at 45,300 km/h (28,100 mph).

    So, depending on what you're interested in, Jupiter's speed can be quite different!

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