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The Cassini Journey

Amateur video: The Cassini Journey
Source: Director and Visuals: Jeroen Wegh Music composer and audio-postproduction: Noah Grim Poem writer: Emiel Janssen Poem writer and narrator: Maia de Quay Source material, still images, etc.: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ESA/Space Science Institute
Published: January 6, 2017

This amateur video comes from Cassini mission fans Jeroen Wegh and team. From the producer: Follow the Cassini spacecraft during its journey to and near Saturn.

More information: https://vimeo.com/197613366

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