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Cassini - Huygens

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  • 20-06-2007 9:04pm
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    Kevster
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    The success of this mission was (and still is) tremendous, despite the loss of data they suffered as the probe was sent through Titan's atmosphere. However, why didn't they build a rover that could explore the surface? Why didn't they have a spectromoter / chromatographer on-board that could detect the composition of the surface rock/soil?

    ...I'm just really puzzled as to why they simply let it fall through the atmosphere, land on the ground, take a picture, and then die in under an hour. THis was a great opportunity that will now have to be repeated.

    I think they're all hinting at Europa before a re-visit to Titan, however.


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    MooseJam
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    But weren't we barred from visiting Europa


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    Evil Phil
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    I am under the impression that they had limited space for Huygens, combine that with the extreme conditions on Titan and I think you have your answer (but I could be wrong). I think what your suggesting would require I dedicated 'Titan Only' mission? It would be cool though.

    Why aren't we allowed visit Europa?


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    MooseJam
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    "ALL THESE WORLDS ARE YOURS EXCEPT EUROPA. ATTEMPT NO LANDINGS THERE."

    I guess you aren't a fan of the 2001 A Space Odyssey series :)


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    Evil Phil
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    Guess not :)


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