New Mission Trajectory Proposed for Saturnian Moon Exploration

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Published: 2026-06-21
Category: science
Source: Astrobiology Web
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Researchers have outlined a novel trajectory design for a potential mission to sample plumes from Enceladus, utilizing Titan's gravity for assistance. This technique, detailed in a new paper, supports ESA's future exploration plans for the Saturnian system. The goal is to investigate Enceladus's subsurface ocean, a key target for astrobiological research.

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