EPISODE · Jun 30, 2020 · 12 MIN
Octocopter Set to Explore Titan, Saturn's Very Cool Moon
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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. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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Octocopter Set to Explore Titan, Saturn's Very Cool Moon
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