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A deeper look at the sophisticated systems that deliver the stunning science and images from the Saturnian system.

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Cassini's exploration of Saturn spans decades. Dive deep into the journey with this interactive timeline.
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Before Cassini arrived at the Saturn system, planetary explorers had only hints that something interesting might be happening at Enceladus. Now our Enceladus discoveries have changed the direction of planetary science.
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The Grand Finale

Read more about Cassini's spectacular, new science mission as it plunges - for the first time ever - between Saturn's cloud tops and its innermost ring.
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Weekly Image

Send in the Clouds

Floating high above the hydrocarbon lakes, wispy clouds have finally started to return to Titan's northern latitudes. More ›

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Best of 2016

Top Science of 2016

Each year the Cassini Science Team chooses the mission's best science stories of the year. These are their picks for 2016. More ›

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Best of 2016

Top 10 Images of 2016

How do you choose just 10? Well, we couldn't. Here are 17 memorable images from 2016, our penultimate year in space. More ›

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THE SPACECRAFT

Seeing Saturn: The Instrument Behind Our Images

Cassini's Imaging Science Subsystem is the secret behind the stunning images our spacecraft has sent back from Saturn since 2004. More ›

First Phase in Dramatic Endgame for Long-Lived Cassini Spacecraft

A thrilling ride is about to begin for NASA's Cassini spacecraft. Engineers have been pumping up the spacecraft's orbit around Saturn this year to increase its tilt with respect to the planet's equator and rings. More ›

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RING-GRAZING ORBITS
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Updated 12/12/2016

News and Features

Cassini's final orbits will bring the closest views of Saturn since the spacecraft's arrival in 2004.

2016 Saturn Tour Highlights

As the Cassini science team members look forward to a great 2016 and beyond, here's a look back at their top 10 images of 2015.

Cassini Top 10 Images – 2015

Learn about Saturn, its fascinating features and mysterious moons. Once your research is complete, choose a science target and defend your choice in an essay of up to 500 words. Deadline: Feb. 24, 2017.

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The Science

Cassini has revealed never-before-seen events that are changing our understanding of how planetary systems form and what conditions might lead to habitats for life.

Raw Images

Fresh from Saturn: Browse the latest, unprocessed images beamed back from Saturn by the Cassini orbiter.

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Hall of Fame

Cassini has returned thousands of great images. These are the best of the best.
Graphics

Illustrations, artwork and infographics that reveal how the Cassini mission works.
Amateur Images

We provide the data. You provide the inspiration. A look at some of the fantastic amateur artwork created with Cassini data.

The Journey

Timeline

Dive deep into the story of the Cassini-Huygens mission to explore the Saturnian system.

The Spacecraft

Find out how the Cassini orbiter and Huygens lander work and how we use the powerful suite of science instruments with this engaging 3D model.

Behind the Scenes

A glimpse at the men and women behind the exploring machines.