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Introduction
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History of Saturn
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The Cassini Mission
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The Test Chamber
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Launch
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Flybys
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Enceladus
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Magnetometer
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Magnetic Field Lines
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Enceladus Imaging
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Neutral Mass Spectrometer
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Tiger Stripe
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Enceladus Surface
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Cloud Tops
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Dynamo Region
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End of Mission Scenario
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Cassini Images
Description:
Explore the groundbreaking Cassini-Huygens spacecraft mission in this 56-minute lecture by Professor Michele Dougherty at The Royal Institution. Delve into the 20-year journey of the spacecraft, from its inception to its dramatic finale in Saturn's atmosphere. Discover unexpected findings about Saturn and its moons, particularly Enceladus, through various scientific instruments including the magnetometer. Learn about the mission's launch, flybys, and imaging techniques that revealed fascinating details about Saturn's cloud tops and magnetic field lines. Gain insights into the mission's end-of-life scenarios and the legacy of stunning images it left behind. Understand the impact of this historic space exploration endeavor on our knowledge of the Saturnian system and its implications for future missions.

Studying Saturn - The Legacy of the Cassini Mission - with Michele Dougherty

The Royal Institution
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