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Huygens probe to Titan
What is or was the probe`s life expectancy? Is it still active or was it destroyed soon after landing?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The probe was designed to transmit for about 40 minutes after landing but incredably the batteries were still so good it transmited on both channels for 2.5 hours. Each battery comprises two modules of 13 LiSO2 (7.6 Ah) cells in series a total power (nominal 300 W, maximum 400 W) is available on the 28 V supply.Cassini Characteristics
Dry mass (orbiter only)
2125 kg
Launch mass (orbiter, Huygens descent probe, launch vehicle adapter, fuel)
5712 kg
Height 6.7 m
Width 4 m
Power (beginning of mission) 885 W
Power (end of nominal mission)
633 W
Dry mass (orbiter only)
2125 kg
Launch mass (orbiter, Huygens descent probe, launch vehicle adapter, fuel)
5712 kg
Height 6.7 m
Width 4 m
Power (beginning of mission) 885 W
Power (end of nominal mission)
633 W
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