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The Sun contains more than ninety-nine point eight percent of all the mass in our solar system.

Why it is true

Jupiter and Saturn contain most of the remaining mass, while all other planets, moons, and asteroids make up a minuscule fraction of the total mass.

Source: Astrophysics Data

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