Combining descent module and heat shield
Date: 09 February 1997
Satellite: Huygens
Copyright: ESA
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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.
Last Update: 1 September 2019