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Titan Flyby A (T-A): Oct. 26, 2004

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Oct 25, 2004
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Illustration of Cassini at Titan.

This was Cassini's first Titan flyby.

At a Glance

Date
Oct. 26, 2004 (15:30 SCET)

Altitude
730 miles (1,174 km)

Speed (relative to Titan)
13,645 mph (6.1 km/sec)

Phase
91 deg

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