This iPhone/iPad application allows the general public to access information about the Cassini mission. It enables viewing of the latest images released by the mission, allows access to images that describe the present position of the spacecraft, and provides flyby countdowns for each targeted flyby.
The software was developed using the Apple iOS SDK, and utilizes components inherent to that SDK to deliver images and other content on the iOS platform. It retrieves content from the public Cassini Web site using HTTP, XML, and JSON.
The software is a direct link to the general public from Cassini-related images and other information, and is intended to help spark interest in space exploration.
This work was done by Alice S. Wessen and Kirk Munsell of Caltech and Harman G. Smith and Joseph A. Wieclawek III of Raytheon for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
This software is available for commercial licensing. Please contact Dan Broderick at
This Brief includes a Technical Support Package (TSP).
Cassini Mission App
(reference NPO47866) is currently available for download from the TSP library.
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Overview
The document is a Technical Support Package for the Cassini Mission App, identified by the NASA Tech Briefs reference NPO-47866. It is produced by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California, under the Commercial Technology Program. The primary purpose of this package is to disseminate information regarding aerospace-related developments that have potential applications beyond their original context, encompassing technological, scientific, and commercial uses.
The document emphasizes the importance of compliance with U.S. export regulations, indicating that it may contain proprietary information from Caltech/JPL. It serves as a resource for individuals and organizations interested in the advancements made during the Cassini mission, which explored Saturn and its moons, providing insights that could benefit various fields.
Additionally, the Technical Support Package includes contact information for further assistance, specifically directing inquiries to the Innovative Technology Assets Management team at JPL. This team can provide additional information regarding research and technology related to the Cassini mission and other aerospace initiatives.
The document also includes a disclaimer stating that neither the United States Government nor any representatives acting on its behalf assume liability for the use of the information contained within. It clarifies that any mention of trade names or manufacturers is for identification purposes only and does not imply official endorsement by NASA.
Overall, this Technical Support Package serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the technological advancements stemming from the Cassini mission, highlighting NASA's commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering innovation in aerospace technology. It encourages collaboration and exploration of the scientific findings that emerged from the mission, which has had a lasting impact on our understanding of the Saturnian system and planetary science as a whole.
