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The Huygens probe entering Titan's atmosphere

by

ESA/D.Ducros/Novapix

Reference

e-son15-00020

Date

2006-11-24

This artist's conception of the Cassini orbiter shows the Huygens probe separating to enter Titan's atmosphere. After separation, the probe drifts for about three weeks until reaching its destination, Titan. Huygens landed on Titan surface on january 14 2005.