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NASA's Cassini spacecraft tasted and sampled a surprising organic brew erupting in geyser-like fashion from Saturn's moon Enceladus during a close flyby on March 12. Scientists are amazed that this tiny moon is so active, "hot" and brimming with water vapor and organic chemicals.
Date
Mar. 12, 2008
Altitude
32.3 miles (52 km)
Speed
32,234 mph (14.4 km/sec)
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Nov 06, 2024
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