The encounter of the Pioneer 11 Spacecraft with Saturn, designed to provide information on the evolution of the Sun and its planets, is described. Photographs and measurements of Saturn, its rings, and several of its 10 satellites, including Titan, to be taken by Pioneer instruments, are emphasized. The encounter sequence and spacecraft trajectory are discussed. A description of Saturn and its atmosphere is included. Onboard instruments and experiments are also described.


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    Title :

    Pioneer to encounter Saturn on September 1


    Publication date :

    1979-08-22


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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