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Titan Flyby – Jan. 13, 2007

This is a detailed view of a global digital map of Titan taken by the Cassini spacecraft Imaging Science Subsystem.
This is a detailed view of a global digital map of Titan taken by the Cassini spacecraft Imaging Science Subsystem.

Cassini Kicks off Busy Year of Titan Flybys

A Titan flyby on Jan. 13 began a busy year of observing Titan in 2007. This year, Cassini has 17 flybys of the intriguing moon, the most of any year during the four-year prime mission.

Titan Flyby at a Glance

Date
Jan. 13, 2007

Altitude
621 miles (1000 km)

Speed
13,400 mph (6.0 km/sec)

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Jan 24, 2024
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