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Huygens Probe
The first landing in the outer Solar System.
Mission Overview
Released from the Cassini orbiter, Huygens descended through the thick orange clouds of Saturn's moon Titan, landing on a surface of frozen methane "pebbles."
Learning from History
"The recording of the wind during its descent was the first audio ever recorded on another world."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Country | ESA |
| Type | Lander |
| Destination | Titan (Moon) |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Cassini-carried |