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The Huygens probe did not spin as expected. We simulate the dynamics with a simple model and compare with wind tunnel and terrestrial drop tests to understand why.
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This page is a summary of: Evolution of the Huygens Probe Spin During Parachute Descent, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, May 2021, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/1.a34818.
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