The Cassini spacecraft has been exploring Saturn, its moons and its rings for more than 10 years ... Cassini snapped a series of photos showing off a view of Saturn's strange and beautiful ...

Discover interesting facts about Saturn, its rings and whether it could contain extraterrestrial life.

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Starting on Sunday, Saturn’s rings will seem to disappear for a few days. For the next several months, Simon said the rings will “remain very thin” to our eyes. REAL ID: What is it ...