A System Analysis of Cassini-Huygens and Its Relevance to ISRO

Shaunak Joshi (1)

(1) Flame University

Cassini-Huygens was an ambitious joint mission to Saturn with the goal of exploring the planet and its moons. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the Indian national space agency with a large capacity for future innovation and contribution. This article collaboration, duration, and manoeuvring as aspects in which ISRO can improve by learning from the example set by Cassini-Huygens. Cassini offers many insights into international space collaboration. It is a testament to how building for redundancy and having a focused team can increase the lifespan of a mission. Cassini-Huygens followed an intricate route in order to complete its mission while staying safe. These points are compared to corresponding mission examples undertaken by ISRO, in order to determine where improvements can be made.

Keywords: Cassini-Huygens, international collaboration, mission longevity, gravity-assist manoeuvring, ISRO interplanetary ambitions

Article Type: Review Article

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