Saturn images

Saturn and its rings look graceful in this stunning image by NASA's Cassini

Scientists scoured images of this region, particularly those taken at the high phase (spacecraft-ring-Sun) angles, looking for material that might pose a hazard to the spacecraft.

Oct 24, 2017, 17:26 PM IST

Here's a glimpse of final Saturn images by Cassini

The spacecraft is in the process of emptying its onboard solid-state recorder of all science data, prior to reconfiguring for a near-real-time data relay during the final plunge.

Sep 15, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

Top of the world: NASA's Cassini delivers spectacular image of turbulent clouds on Saturn!

Cassini's long mission at Saturn enabled the spacecraft to see the Sun rise over the north, revealing that region in great detail for the first time.

Aug 29, 2017, 19:07 PM IST

Cassini beams back its pre-grand finale, saying goodbye to Saturn's main ring system! - See pic

The image was part of a mosaic that included the planet's moon Daphnis (PIA17212).

May 31, 2017, 00:21 AM IST

Saturn's rings dazzle in a close-up! NASA's Cassini delivers one of its best 'ring-grazing' images of the planet

The 20-year-old spacecraft has been investigating the ringed planet for 13 years, thereby providing scientists with numerous insights into Saturn's structure and evolution.

Jan 31, 2017, 00:33 AM IST