Cassini Buzzes by Titan
Cassini Buzzes by Titan
Cassini successfully flew by Titan on Dec. 12. Data collected during the flyby will help determine the distribution of aerosols and other hydrocarbons in Titan's orange-tinged atmosphere.
Titan Flyby at a Glance
Date
Dec. 12, 2006
Altitude
621 miles (1,000 km)
Speed
13,200 mph (5.9 km/sec)