In recent times, the NASA's Cassini mission has been in considerable discussion because 'Cassini' spacecraft was destroyed after 20 years in the atmosphere of Saturn in September 2017. This mission provided important information for 20 years. It is known that the Cassini spacecraft was launched in October 1997.
It is noteworthy that 'Cassini' accompanied him along with 'Huygens' vehicle. The 'Huygens' vehicle was given to 'NASA' by the European Space Agency. This is the reason that the Cassini mission is also known as 'Cassini-Huygens'.
Major achievements of 'Cassini Huygens':
- The Cassini mission sent several important information about the Saturn planet and its rings in its 20-year period, which would help scientists in research.
- An ice cloud was discovered at a height of 300 km from the southern pole of satellite Titan of Saturn planet by 'Cassini', thereby strengthening the possibility of presence of water there.
- This campaign received important information about the association of Saturn planet's atmosphere. Also get information about the size and age of Saturn's rings.
- Through the 'Cassini', scientists were informed that how the ring of Saturn's planet was moving and constantly changed.
- Most of the Saturn's satellites have got information about the 'Cassini' mission. Saturn satellites like 'Titan' and 'Enceladus' have attracted astronomers for research.
How is 'Cassini' important in providing information about other planets other than Saturn?
- 'Cassini' was originally sent to study Saturn, but it also provided important information about other planets. The reason for this was that 'Cassini' had passed near many other planets during his travels.
- During his visit, Cassini delivered important information about satellites like Jupiter, Earth and Venus, as well as Phoebe, Encelade.
- Above all, astronomical tests of 'Scientific Doctrine' of great scientist Albert Einstein by the 'Cassini' mission were carried out, which would help the scientists to understand the theory.
Conclusion:
It can be concluded that NASA's 'Cassini' mission has provided important information regarding Saturn, which has helped scientists find significant help in the research work. Also, information about other planets and satellites is provided by 'Cassini'.
