Which one of the following planets was explored by Cassini Mission launched by NASA, which ended in September 2017?

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Q: 48 (CDS-II/2017)

Which one of the following planets was explored by Cassini Mission launched by NASA, which ended in September 2017?

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Current Affairs

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CDS-II

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0,11,13,1,6,11,6

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The correct answer is option 3: Saturn. The Cassini mission was launched by NASA to explore Saturn and its moons. It was a joint mission between NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The Cassini spacecraft was equipped with various instruments and cameras to study Saturn`s atmosphere, rings, and magnetic field. It also carried a probe called Huygens, which was released and landed on Saturn`s largest moon, Titan.

During its mission, Cassini provided valuable data and images of Saturn and its moons. It discovered new moons, observed storms on the planet, and provided insights into the composition and structure of Saturn`s rings. The mission ended in September 2017 when Cassini was intentionally plunged into Saturn`s atmosphere, ensuring that the spacecraft wouldn`t contaminate any of Saturn`s potentially habitable moons. This deliberate end to the mission allowed scientists to gather additional information about Saturn`s atmosphere and its composition.

Therefore, the Cassini mission was specifically designed to explore Saturn and gather information about its various features and phenomena.