Cassini Aimed High During Titan Flyby
Cassini successfully flew by Titan on Saturday, September 23. Data collected will help scientists study the composition at the very highest levels of Titan's atmosphere.
Date
September 23, 2006
Altitude
597 miles (960 km)
Speed
13,000 mph (5.8 km/sec)
NASA
Agência Espacial Americana
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