What lies beyond the rings of Saturn?
In short: Professor Michele Dougherty discusses the enduring legacy of the Cassini mission and the complexities of measuring the rotation of a gas giant.
Following her presentation at The Royal Institution on February 23, 2018, Professor Michele Dougherty of Imperial College London addresses audience inquiries regarding Saturn's exploration. The session explores the technical challenges of determining Saturn's day length and looks toward the future of planetary science.
Dougherty, who leads unmanned missions to Saturn and Jupiter, also serves as the Principal Investigator for J-MAG, a magnetometer intended for the European Space Agency's JUICE mission, which was scheduled for launch in June 2022.
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