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Titan Flyby - Dec. 12, 2006
Dec. 12, 2006
Cassini successfully flew by Titan on Dec. 12. Data collected during the flyby will help determine the distribution of aerosols and other hydrocarbons in Titan's orange-tinged atmosphere.
Altitude 1000 km (621 miles)
Speed 5.9 km/sec (13,200 mph)
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