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space probe that went to Saturn

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Cassini Orbiter; Cassini probe; Cassini spacecraft
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    A high relief view of Mimas by Cassini taken on January 30 2017.A high relief view of Mimas by Cassini taken on January 30 2017.
    The final image of Iapetus taken by Cassini on May 30, 2017 at a distance of 2.5 million kilometers (1.5 million miles). Image resolution is 15 kilometers (9 miles) per pixel. The 3 craters on the white side are Naimon, Astor and  IvonThe final image of Iapetus taken by Cassini on May 30, 2017 at a distance of 2.5 million kilometers (1.5 million miles). Image resolution is 15 kilometers (9 miles) per pixel. The 3 craters on the white side are Naimon, Astor and Ivon
    Mimas as seen by  Cassini on January 15, 2005  and one of Cassini`s first images of MimasMimas as seen by Cassini on January 15, 2005 and one of Cassini's first images of Mimas
    Iapetus in the appearing in the shape of a Taijitu (Yin Yang symbol) taken on Aug. 30, 2013 by Cassini from a distance of  2.5 million kilometers (1.5 million miles). The crater at the terminator is Ganelon.Iapetus in the appearing in the shape of a Taijitu (Yin Yang symbol) taken on Aug. 30, 2013 by Cassini from a distance of 2.5 million kilometers (1.5 million miles). The crater at the terminator is Ganelon.
    Mimas in front of Saturn`s ring taken by Cassini on February 20, 2005Mimas in front of Saturn's ring taken by Cassini on February 20, 2005
    Cassini Plunge 2017Cassini Plunge 2017
    Color image of Cassini model on display on the JPL Mall, with Building 180 and trees in backgroundColor image of Cassini model on display on the JPL Mall, with Building 180 and trees in background
    One of Cassini`s final close approach to Mimas, imaged from a distance of  41,230 kilometers (25,620 miles).One of Cassini's final close approach to Mimas, imaged from a distance of 41,230 kilometers (25,620 miles).
    The crescent shape of Saturn`s moons Titan, Rhea and MimasThe crescent shape of Saturn's moons Titan, Rhea and Mimas
    A colored map of Iapetus. 0° longitude corresponds to the side of Iapetus facing towards SaturnA colored map of Iapetus. 0° longitude corresponds to the side of Iapetus facing towards Saturn