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Voyage to Saturn (p. 209)


Step 1. Questions

Saturn is a planet with beautiful rings and many of its own moons. The largest one is called Titan. Saturn and Titan are currently the focus of an exciting space expedition!

Write a report about the mission to explore Saturn and Titan, including the sequence of events. To write your report, you will need to learn more about Saturn, Titan, and the mission. Here are some questions to guide your research:
  • Why did scientists decide to explore Saturn and Titan?
  • What is the timeline of the mission to Saturn?
  • What do scientists hope to learn from this mission?
  • What are some of the accomplishments of the mission so far?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learn in the boxes.

You may use search engines to research other Web sites. You can also research the mission to Saturn at the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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Cassini-Huygens: Mission to Saturn and Titan
NASA has a kids' page dedicated to the Saturn expedition! There are many colorful pictures and all you need to know about how the project started and where it is now. Click on ACTIVITIES or AMAZING STORIES to learn some interesting details. FUN FACTS includes information about the spacecraft itself!
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Our Universe: Huygens Makes History on Titan
The European Space Agency, or ESA, worked with NASA on the mission to explore Saturn and Titan. This kids' page is full of interesting facts about the mission. Explore SATURN'S MOONS or TITAN for even more information and some great images. Also visit SEARCHING FOR CASSINI-HUYGENS COMIC to see a comic that explains the history and goals of the mission.
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Close Encounters with a Big Moon
This Time for Kids article gives you in-depth coverage of the seven-year mission to Titan. It has background information about how the mission began, and brings you up-to-date facts and observations. Be sure to take notes about the main events for your report.
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