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When was the first spacecraft to orbit Saturn?
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Quick Answer
Cassini entered Saturn orbit in 2004 and became the first spacecraft to do so.
The Full Story
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft entered orbit around Saturn on July 1, 2004. It was the first mission to orbit the planet and study it over a long period. Cassini sent back detailed data on Saturn’s rings, atmosphere, and many moons, especially Titan and Enceladus. The mission ended in 2017 with a deliberate plunge into Saturn’s atmosphere.
Key Facts
1.Orbit achieved in 2004
2.First Saturn orbiter
3.Mission ended in 2017
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