Saturn

Moon Meets Up with Jupiter, Saturn

The Moon, left, Saturn, upper right, and Jupiter, lower right, are seen after sunset from Washington, DC, on Dec. 17, 2020. The two planets drew closer to each other in the sky as they headed towards a “great conjunction” on Dec. 21, where the two giant planets appeared a tenth of a degree apart. View […]

Posted December 5, 2023

Dragonfly

Planetary Science

Planetary Science Division

Saturn

Science & Research

Science Mission Directorate

The Solar System

NASA’s Dragonfly to Proceed with Final Mission Design Work

NASA’s Dragonfly mission has been authorized to proceed with work on final mission design and fabrication – known as Phase C – during fiscal year (FY) 2024. The agency is postponing formal confirmation of the mission (including its total cost and schedule) until mid-2024, following the release of the FY 2025 President’s Budget Request. Earlier […]

Posted November 28, 2023

Cassini

Rings of Saturn

Saturn

Saturn Moons

Cassini Top 10 Images of 2011

Where were you during the storm? In 2011, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft circled Saturn for a front-row view of the huge storm there. One of those looks made the mission scientists’ list of Top 10 images of 2011. What else made the list? Check it out. Groovy Enceladus Churning Psychedelia Hiding Little Brother Quintet of Moons […]

Posted November 28, 2023

Cassini

Rings of Saturn

Saturn

Saturn Moons

Cassini Top 10 Images of 2012

As the Cassini spacecraft roams the Saturnian system, each year it opens new windows on an amazing corner of our solar system. Images of mighty Saturn, its majestic rings, and the dynamic moons continue to stun us, offering ever-changing vistas that are truly inspiring. This collection of 10 best images was selected by the scientists […]

Posted November 28, 2023

Cassini

Rings of Saturn

Saturn

Saturn Moons

Cassini Top 10 Images of 2013

We’ve shared 150 press images through 40 news releases and special features during 2013. As the Cassini science team members look forward to a great 2014 and beyond, here’s a look back at their top ten 10 images of the year. ‘Tis the Season Fire and Ice Titan’s North — Unannotated The Day the Earth […]

Posted November 28, 2023

Cassini

Rings of Saturn

Saturn

Saturn Moons

Cassini 10 Years at Saturn Top Images

The Cassini team is proud to celebrate 10 years since arriving at Saurn with this collection of images selected by members of the team.

Posted November 28, 2023

Cassini

Rings of Saturn

Saturn

Saturn Moons

Cassini Top 10 Images of 2014

As the Cassini science team members look forward to a great 2015 and beyond, here’s a look back at their top 10 images of 2014. Translucent Rings Color Map of Mimas (2014) Circling Saturn Specular Spectacular Mysterious Changing Feature in Ligeia Mare — Unannotated The Odd Trio Shepherd and Flock Encroaching Shadow Arrival and Departure […]

Posted November 28, 2023

Cassini

Rings of Saturn

Saturn

Saturn Moons

Cassini Top 10 Images – 2015

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. Enceladus North Pole Montage Peering Through Titan’s Haze Water World Enceladus Up-Close Saturnian Snowman A Fractured Pole Imminent Approach to Dione Red Arcs on Tethys Spongy Surface Serene Saturn Simulations […]

Posted November 28, 2023

Dragonfly

Langley Research Center

Missions

Planetary Science

Planetary Science Division

Saturn

Saturn Moons

Science Mission Directorate

NASA’s Dragonfly Tunnel Visions

Dragonfly Team Utilizes Unique NASA Facilities to Shape Its Innovative Titan-bound Rotorcraft With its dense atmosphere and low gravity, Saturn’s moon Titan is a great place to fly. But well before NASA’s Dragonfly rotorcraft lander soars through Titan’s skies, researchers on Earth – led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in La

Posted October 23, 2023