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Titan Flyby – (T-18) – Sept. 23, 2006

Titan's Halo: With its thick, distended atmosphere, Titan's orange globe shines softly, encircled by a thin halo of purple light-scattering haze.
Titan's Halo: With its thick, distended atmosphere, Titan's orange globe shines softly, encircled by a thin halo of purple light-scattering haze.

Cassini Aimed High During Titan Flyby

Cassini successfully flew by Titan on Saturday, September 23. Data collected will help scientists study the composition at the very highest levels of Titan's atmosphere.

Titan Flyby at a Glance

Date
September 23, 2006

Altitude
597 miles (960 km)

Speed
13,000 mph (5.8 km/sec)

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Nov 06, 2024
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