Cassini successfully completed a flyby of Saturn's moon Titan on Monday, Jan. 29, aiming its infrared eyes on the moon's murky atmosphere, peering through its thick, smoggy veil, and mapping surface features.
Cassini's Infrared Eyes Aimed at Titan
Cassini successfully completed a flyby of Saturn's moon Titan on Monday, Jan. 29, aiming its infrared eyes on the moon's murky atmosphere, peering through its thick, smoggy veil, and mapping surface features.
Titan Flyby at a Glance
Date
Jan. 29, 2007
Altitude
1634 miles (2631 km)
Speed
13,041 mph (5.8 km/sec)