The Huygens probe

The Huygens probe is set to enter the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Titan on Jan. 14, after a successful release from the Cassini orbiter late Christmas eve. Cassini was able to get the rare picture seen here of the 9-ft.-dia. entry probe from 32 mi. away using the narrow-angle camera on Dec. 26, two...

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