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What are all the names of the satellites or robots that have explored Saturn?

Some satellites and robots that have explored Saturn include Cassini, Huygens, and Voyager 1 and 2. Cassini was a spacecraft that studied Saturn and its moons for over a decade, while Huygens was a probe that landed on Saturn's largest moon, Titan. Voyager 1 and 2 also passed by Saturn as part of their missions to explore the outer planets of our solar system.


When was the Cassini-Huygen spacecraft launched?

The Cassini-Huygens probe was launched on the15th of October 1997, on a mission to orbit Saturn and study its many moons. in 2008 , NASA extended the Cassini-Huygens mission by two years naming it the Cassini Equinox Mission. Another mission extension has been proposed to to prolong Cassinis mission until 2017.


What spacecraft launched on October 15 1997?

The Cassini-Huygens spacecraft was launched on October 15, 1997. It was a joint mission by NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to study Saturn and its moons. Cassini orbited Saturn for over 13 years, providing valuable insights into the planet and its moons.


Which spacecrafts have been to Saturn?

The only spacecraft to have visited Saturn is the Cassini-Huygens mission, a joint project by NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency. Cassini orbited Saturn between 2004 and 2017, providing valuable data and images of the planet, its rings, and its moons.


What day did huygens land on the moon?

Huygens did not land on "The Moon", it landed on Titan a moon of the planet Saturn.It touched down on Titan on January 14, 2005 near the Xanadu region.

Related Questions

Is the Cassini Huygens still in solar system?

yes


Should cassini huygens space program still be funded?

It is a matter of personal opinion


What is the name of the space probe on Saturn?

Titan, by the Huygens Probe, which was part of the Cassini-Huygens Probe.


How do you pronounce Huygens?

Cassini Huygens is a spacecraft designed to orbit Saturn. You would think to pronounce it Cassini Hugyens but it is wrong. Its pronounced (Cassini Hoy-gens) named after Titans discoverer. You don't want to look stupid and pronounce it (cassini hUygens) trust me I would know.


What is the destination of Cassini-Huygens spacecraft?

Saturn was the destination


What NASA sapcecraft orbits Saturn?

Cassini-Huygens


Why do you always see the spacecraft names cassini and huygens together?

You don't ALWAYS see them together. The spacecraft, as launched, is generally referred to by the combined names "Cassini-Huygens". The Cassini spacecraft is the parent craft which is orbiting Saturn. The Huygens probe was a lander that descended to the surface of Saturn's moon Titan.


What are Names of Saturn's 3 Man Made Satellites?

Saturn has only on artificial satellite revolving around it named "Cassini"Cassini--Huygens


What does the cassini huygens study?

it studies Saturn and its moon titan


What is the name of the unmanned probe that explored Saturn its rings?

Cassini-Huygens


What is the name of the probe that is exploring Saturn?

Cassini-Huygens. The actual probe is called Huygens. See the Related Links below.


What is name of Saturn's moon landing?

The Cassini-Huygens mission was launched to the Saturnian System on October 15th, 1997. The probe that landed on the moon Titan was named Huygens, the orbiter was named Cassini. Huygens entered Titan's atmosphere On January 14, 2005 at 9:06 UTC. Huygens landed at 11:24, on the same day.