Cassini by the Numbers: 2014
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The Cassini spacecraft has logged some impressive numbers in the 10 years since it arrived at Saturn. This infographic offers a snapshot of just a few of the mission's big numbers as it heads into its final years of science at Saturn.
Cassini: 10 Years at Saturn
By the Numbers:
Commands Executed: 2 million
GB of Science Data Collected: 514 GB
Moons Discovered: 7
Close Flybys of Saturn’ moons: 132
Nations participating: 26
Miles Traveled since arrival: 2 billion
Science Papers Published: 3,039
Orbits completed: 206
Images taken: 332,000
Engine Burns: 291
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