A new study based on data from the final orbits last year of NASA's Cassini spacecraft shows the rings of Saturn -- some of the most visually stupendous objects in the universe -- are far more ...

Oct. 5 (UPI) --New analysis of observations made during the Cassini's "Grand Finale" plunge suggests Saturn's rings are surprisingly complex in their chemical composition. The data also suggests ...

Discover the fascinating complexity of Saturn's rings in this video. Explore the unique structure, composition, and the mysterious processes that shape these iconic features of the planet. Uncover ...

Scientists have compiled 41 solar occultation observations of Saturn's rings from the Cassini mission. The compilation will inform future investigations of the particle size distribution and ...

This 1990s-era image from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope shows Saturn in an unusual configuration: with its rings edge-on to us from our perspective. This occurs roughly every 15 years on a repeating ...

The image was taken by NASA's Cassini mission, which plunged to its death in Saturn's atmosphere in 2017. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Studying Titan's clouds will help scientists understand why Saturn's largest moon is the only moon in the solar system with an atmosphere. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Prepare to say goodbye to Cassini. In the early morning hours of September 15, NASA’s 13-year mission exploring Saturn and its moons will come to an end as the spacecraft deliberately dives into ...

"Although this doesn't rule out the possibility that Enceladus' ocean may be habitable, it does mean we need to be cautious in making that assumption just because of the composition of the plumes." ...

New research using data from the Cassini probe suggests that Enceladus, the moon of Saturn with an ocean hidden beneath a thick layer of ice, could be capable of supporting life. Cracks in the icy ...