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Cassini's E5 Trajectory -- Oct. 9, 2008

This graphic shows the trajectory for the Cassini spacecraft during its flyby of the icy moon Enceladus on Oct. 9, 2008.
Published: October 6, 2008

This graphic shows the trajectory for the Cassini spacecraft during its flyby of the icy moon Enceladus on Oct. 9, 2008. At closet approach Cassini will be 25 kilometers (16 miles) from the surface.

Credit: NASA/JPL

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