What happened to Cassini?

The Cassini space probe was deliberately disposed of via a controlled fall into Saturn’s atmosphere on September 15, 2017, ending its nearly two-decade-long mission.

Why was Cassini destroyed?

The mission ended on September 15, 2017, when Cassini’s trajectory took it into Saturn’s upper atmosphere and it burned up in order to prevent any risk of contaminating Saturn’s moons, which might have offered habitable environments to stowaway terrestrial microbes on the spacecraft.

What did Giovanni Cassini discover?

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DioneRheaTethysDiurnal Rotation of Venus
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Continuing the studies begun in Italy, Cassini discovered the Saturnian satellites Iapetus (1671), Rhea (1672), Tethys (1684), and Dione (1684). He also discovered the flattening of Jupiter at its poles (a consequence of its rotation on its axis).

Is Pioneer 11 still active?

What was Pioneer 11? NASA’s Pioneer 11, a sister spacecraft to Pioneer 10, was the first spacecraft to study Saturn up close. The mission ended in 1995 and Pioneer 11 is on a trajectory to take it out of the solar system.

Is Pioneer 11 still transmitting?

The Pioneer 11 Mission ended on 30 September 1995, when the last transmission from the spacecraft was received. There have been no communications with Pioneer 11 since. The Earth’s motion has carried it out of the view of the spacecraft antenna. The spacecraft cannot be maneuvered to point back at the Earth.

What is Satellite Radio and how does it work?

Satellite radio is different than your local stations, as it gives you access to commercial-free stations from anywhere in the United States, and requires a monthly subscription. Plus, you can integrate satellite radio into your home audio setup, with a satellite receiver that lets you listen through your home stereo.

Can I add a satellite radio to my BMW?

Using your BMW’s native satellite radio capability also makes for a smooth user experience. Unlike when using a non-integrated solution, like installing a SiriusXM Onyx radio in your car, BimmerTech’s remote satellite radio activation lets you access SiriusXM entirely through your BMW’s iDrive system.

Can you add a satellite radio to your home audio setup?

Plus, you can integrate satellite radio into your home audio setup, with a satellite receiver that lets you listen through your home stereo. Whether you prefer news, sports, talk radio, comedy or music, satellite radio has the options you want around the clock.

What is bimmertech’s remote satellite radio?

Unlike when using a non-integrated solution, like installing a SiriusXM Onyx radio in your car, BimmerTech’s remote satellite radio activation lets you access SiriusXM entirely through your BMW’s iDrive system. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.