Cassini mission gets extension

According to a JPL podcast, the Cassini mission has been extended two years, to July of 2010. Twenty-six more encounters with an "Earth-like" Titan, seven more close encounters of the geyser-moon Enceladus (artist's impression above), and three more encounters, one each, with three of the smaller moons are planned, according to Cassini project manager, Bob Mitchell.

Listen to the podcast for a mission recap and news of the extension.

Wayne

Credit: Copyright 2008 Karl Kofoed