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Series: Inside science
First transmission date: 14-09-2017
Original broadcast channel: BBC Radio 4
Published: 2017-09-14
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Duration: 00:28:39
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Producer: Adrian Washbourne
Contributor: Adam Rutherford
Link to related site: BBC Radio 4: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b093104w
Subject terms: Cassini (Spacecraft); Imperial College;
Footage description: As Cassini's epic journey to Saturn finally ends tonight, Adam Rutherford celebrates the incredible discoveries of a mission that has changed the way we see our solar system. BBC Science Correspondent Jonathan Amos is at Mission Control in Pasadena as scientists assemble to witness the final few hours of the Saturnian observations before Cassini completes its death dive into the planet. We also hear from key scientists who've played a role in capturing and interpreting the multitude of data from the last 12 years. With contributions from Michele Dougherty, Professor of space physics at Imperial College Robert Brown, Professor Planetary surface processes Arizona University Carl Murray, Professor of Astronomy, Queen Mary,University of London Ellen Stofan, former chief NASA scientist
Production number: 229553
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