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=== We are preparing at this very second to use our propulsion systems momentum and Saturn’s gravitational pull to slingshot our probe, Eva, directly towards Iapetus. We must make sure the speed and angle we are coming in at Saturn is 110% correct. There is no room in space for mistakes, you only get one chance. My crew and I are extremely nervous because the accidental touch of a single button could launch our Eva directly at Saturn or into the endless depths of space, which would be a waste of a mission and a heavy price, roughly around sixty to 70 million dollars. Stella Luna will continually orbit Saturn as our probe, Eva, orbits Iapetus and records data. === === Once in orbit with Iapetus, Eva, will analyze charged particles and neutral particles to learn about Iapetus atmospheric composition using an Ion and Neutral Mass Spectrometer. It will use Telemetry to transmit the data back to earth. Eva will also use a Cosmic Dust Analyzer to measure the size, speed, and direction of unknown dust grains that could be from Saturn or other planets. The last instrument that Eva will have is a Dual Technique Magnetometer. The MAG is a sensing instrument that measures strength and direction of a magnetic field. ===