Description of Titan and Potential Approaches to its Exploration

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Titan's geology features a significant presence of organic molecules, making it a compelling target for exploration. NASA and ESA are set to launch the Titan Saturn System Mission, initially proposed in 2009 but delayed for various reasons. Despite the current focus on Mars, there is hope for renewed interest in exploring other celestial bodies like Titan. The mission is expected to launch between 2020 and 2029, with scientists anticipating intriguing discoveries. A podcast featuring Kevin Hand discusses NASA's planetary exploration initiatives, highlighting the importance of missions like Titan's.
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What is known of Titan, a moon of Saturn and How it Might be Explored in the Future
Titan's geology (involving a lot of organic molecules) is briefly described and possible appproaches to its exploration are discussed, in this NY Times article.

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