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Dead Cassini spacecraft could solve mystery of Saturn's hot atmosphere
By Elizabeth Howell published
A spacecraft that died in 2017 is still providing insights about Saturn, the planet it studied up close for 13 years.

Titan twisters? 'Dust devils' may be swirling on Saturn's largest moon
By Chelsea Gohd published
Dust devils could be swirling around on Saturn's huge moon Titan, a new study reports.

Next stop, Enceladus? Scientists make their case for a mission to Saturn's icy moon
By Meghan Bartels last updated
NASA is headed to Saturn's largest moon, Titan — but some scientists hope to convince the agency to send another mission to Titan's neighbor, Enceladus, to look for signs of life.

See Mars and Saturn tango in the predawn sky Tuesday. Here's where to look.
By Hanneke Weitering published
The bright planets Mars and Saturn will tango in the predawn sky on Tuesday (March 31). You can catch them above the southeast horizon before sunrise.

Saturn's weird, Earth-like moon just failed a key test for alien life
By Rafi Letzter published
Life on Earth likely began with the bubble-like membranes that surround our cells. Similar membranes probably wouldn't form on Titan, according to quantum mechanics.

Lakes May Bubble Up into 'Magic Islands' on Saturn's Weird Moon, Titan
By Meghan Bartels published
Champagne is supposed to be bubbly. So is a foaming bath. But a mixture designed to mimic the frigid lakes on an alien moon? That's a little more surprising.

Weird Physics of 'Tiger Stripes' on Icy Saturn Moon Enceladus Finally Explained
By Chelsea Gohd published
New research solves some of the mysteries of the "tiger stripes" on Saturn's moon Enceladus.

New Map of Saturn's Moon Titan Reveals a Liquid-Filled World
By Elizabeth Howell published
A new geologic map of Saturn's large moon Titan reveals just how much liquid this world holds.
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