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Illustration showing Cassini's orbits as a hear around Saturn. Text says falling for you. Love, Cassini.
Source: NASA / Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Caltech
Published: February 13, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day from Cassini at Saturn.

Illustration showing hearts, Saturn, Titan and the Cassini spacecraft.
Valentine - 2016

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