NASA | Taking on Titan: An Interview with Carrie Anderson

Carrie Anderson shares her journey into space science, inspired by her father and early experiences with astronomy. She discusses her role at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, focusing on the Cassini mission and its Composite Infrared Spectrometer. The mission studies Titan, Saturn's largest moon, known for its thick atmosphere and methane clouds, offering insights into early Earth conditions. Carrie's passion for science and math, influenced by her father, led her to a fulfilling career in space exploration.

How does the atmosphere of Titan differ from that of Earth?

What potential does Titan hold for scientists studying early Earth conditions?