Saturn

Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun, a gas giant known for its prominent ring system. It is a celestial body that has been the subject of extensive astronomical observation and space exploration.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the recent discovery of a mysterious 10-sided cloud structure at its south pole and ongoing NASA-funded missions to explore it and its moons.

Latest on Saturn

• What the Heck? Another Perfect Geometric Shape Has Been Detected on Saturn
• Astronomers discover mysterious 10-sided cloud structure at Saturn's south pole
• On this day in space! Sept. 1, 1979: NASA's Pioneer 11 probe becomes 1st spacecraft to visit Saturn
• Launching 10,000 tiny 'femtosats' to Saturn? NASA funds 18 futuristic spaceflight ideas
• NASA funds spherical 'Aerobots' that could explore the caves of Saturn's moon Titan
• On this day in space! Aug. 1, 1968: NASA ends production of Saturn V moon rocket

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