Farewell to Cassini, the epic 20 year mission to Saturn
As Cassini's epic journey to Saturn finally ends, Adam Rutherford celebrates the incredible discoveries of a mission that has changed the way humanity sees the solar system.
As Cassini's epic journey to Saturn finally ends tonight, Adam Rutherford celebrates the incredible discoveries of a mission that has changed the way we see our solar system. Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Science Correspondent Jonathan Amos is at Mission Control in Pasadena as scientists assemble to witness the final few hours of the Saturnian observations beforeCassini completes its death dive into the planet. We also hear from key scientists who've played a role in capturing and interpreting the multitude of data from the last 12 years.
With contributions from Michele Dougherty, Professor of space physics at Imperial College
Robert Brown, Professor Planetary surface processes Arizona University
Carl Murray, Professor of Astronomy, Queen Mary,University of London
Ellen Stofan, former chief NASA scientist
Producer Adrian Washbourne.
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A new site for life in our universe?
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How did Saturn become a ringed jewel?
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How does a storm whip up into a hexagon?
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- Thu 14 Sep 2017 16:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 14 Sep 2017 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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