The Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn

Huygens:
The main parachute is jettisoned to avoid a too long descent. A smaller stabilizing parachute deploys; then the descent module opens its intake ports and begins to take readings during descent.



Learn more about the mission with selected content from Arts & Letters SpaceAGE.


Overview and Objectives  |  Benefits of the Cassini-Huygens Mission  |  Saturn Orbiter

Huygens: Robotic Lander  |  Titan: A Primordial Earth  |  Cassini/Huygens Gallery