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Combining descent module and heat shield


Date: 09 February 1997
Satellite: Huygens
Copyright: ESA

Huygens' Descent Module (DM) is shown attached to the rear of the Front Shield, which will protect it from the intense heat of atmospheric entry. On the upper surface can be seen the two redundant antennas (black) that will transmit scientific data back to the Cassini Orbiter travelling past Titan at almost 6 km/s at a distance of 75000 - 25000 km during the 2-2 1/2 hr of the descent.
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