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The Cassini-Huygens spacecraft, the largest and most complex unmanned interplanetary probe yet built, accomplished significant scientific advancement on knowledge of Saturn and its moons; testing of the theory of relativity; and accomplished the first landing amongst the outer planets, on Saturn's moon Titan.
Among its goals were a study of the shape and behavior of Saturn's rings, geology of Saturn's satellites, a study of the dark material on Iapetus, a study of the shape of the magnetosphere and atmosphere, and gathering data on Titan's clouds and surface. During a flyby, observations of Jupiter's atmosphere also helped to revise existing theories on its dynamics. Frequency shifting in radio waves from the spacecraft, altered by the Sun's gravitational field, provided accurate verifications of the general theory of relativity.
NASA extended Cassini's mission to continue study of Saturn and its moons.
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Cost of cassini mission?
The Cassini mission costs three billion dollars.
What is a Cassini probe used for?
The Cassini--Huygens space probe will be used to study the planet Saturn and it's respective satellites .
What part of Saturn is named after the astronomer who discovered Tethys?
It is the gap in the ring system called the Cassini Division, named after the astronomer Cassini.
What year was the Cassini sent to Uranus?
The Cassini probe never went to Uranus. It went to Saturn. It was launched in 1997 and reached Saturn in 2004.
What space craft have visited Saturn?
cassini
What is the birth name of Oleg Cassini?
Oleg Cassini's birth name is Oleg Cassini Loiewski.
Where is cecilia cassini from?
Cecilia Cassini is from Encino, California.
Who is the Cassini spacecraft probe named after?
Giovanni Domenico Cassini
When was Martin Cassini born?
Martin Cassini was born in 1947.
When was Cassini's Division created?
Cassini's Division was created in 2001.
When did Henri Cassini die?
Henri Cassini died in 1832.
When was Henri Cassini born?
Henri Cassini was born in 1781.
How tall is Frank Cassini?
Frank Cassini is 5' 10".
How tall is John Cassini?
John Cassini is 5' 9".
How many pages does The Cassini Code have?
The Cassini Code has 272 pages.
What nicknames does Christina Cassini go by?
Christina Cassini goes by Tina.
Are Huygens and Cassini still active?
Cassini is still active but Huygens is not.
