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NEWS - Features - Titan Flyby - Dec. 12, 2006

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Clouds Over Titan
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Cassini Buzzes by Titan

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.




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Titan at a Glance
Titan Flyby
Dec. 12, 2006

Altitude
1000 km (621 miles)

Speed
5.9 km/sec (13,200 mph)

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Two Sides of Dunes
Two Sides of Dunes

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