Cressida is a moon of Uranus, part of the Solar System in the universe. Uranus is a planet associated with the Sun, our star, and this space encyclopedia describes the moon’s identity and place in its planetary system.

Cressida — A natural satellite of Uranus. Its physical properties and orbital motion are shown from the available catalogue and ephemeris data.

No object-specific chemical/elemental dataset has been verified and imported for this record. This does not mean none is publicly available. Appearance may be imagined; chemistry is not.

Discovery and designation
Cressida was discovered in 1986. JPL credits Voyager Science Team. Its provisional designation is S/1986 U3. The name and discovery entry identify this particular satellite of Uranus; similarly named asteroids are separate objects.

Cressida was discovered on Jan. 9, 1986 in images taken by Voyager 2. It is one of the 10 Uranian satellites discovered by the Voyager science team.

Cressida is one of the small, inner moons of Uranus. Little is known about it other than its size and orbital characteristics. Based on its low albedo, its surface probably consists of the dark, unprocessed, carbon-rich material found on the C-class of asteroids.

Originally called S/1986 U3, Cressida was named for the title character in William Shakespeare's play, "Troilus and Cressida."