NASA says it is extending the international Cassini mission that is touring Saturn and its moons for another two years.
The space agency announced the extension Tuesday. Since 2004, the unmanned probe has beamed back about 140,000 images. Its prime mission is slated to end in July.
The agency says the $160 million extension will allow Cassini [...]
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NASA extends Saturn mission
Posted in space, tagged nasa, rings, saturn on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »