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Since Titan consists of methane gas, could it possibly ignite if, for example, an asteroid were to hit it?

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Since Titan consists of methane gas, could it possibly ignite if, for example, an asteroid were to hit it?

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Yes, Titan is rich with methane gas, but in order for methane to “burn,” there must be a rich supply of oxygen such as that found on Earth. Titan lacks enough oxygen for its methane-rich atmosphere to burn.