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    Octocopter Set to Explore Titan, Saturn's Very Cool Moon

    Octocopter Set to Explore Titan, Saturn's Very Cool Moon

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    Octocopter Set to Explore Titan, Saturn's Very Cool Moon

    FromShort Wave

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    Length:
    13 minutes
    Released:
    Jun 30, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    NASA is on a mission to explore Titan — the largest moon of Saturn. To do that, scientists are building a nuclear-powered, self-driving drone (technically an octocopter) called Dragonfly. Scheduled to launch in 2026 and arrive on Titan in 2034, Dragonfly could provide clues about how the building blocks of life started here on Earth.
    Released:
    Jun 30, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.