RIP Cassini: A look back at the doomed probe’s most stunning Saturn pictures

Gizmodo:

Alas, all good things must come to an end. Today, NASA will announce the details regarding its Cassini spacecraft’s Grand Finale—a resplendent ending to its 20-year-long adventure in space, which will begin later this month. From late April to September 15th, Cassini will perform 22 dramatic dives between Saturn and its rings. Then, the brave little orbiter will plunge itself into Saturn’s atmosphere and burn up like a meteor—all while sending information back to Earth.

To be fair, going out in a blaze of glory (literally) is the most dignified way to go. Before she leaves us forever, let’s take a look back at some of Cassini’s greatest hits.

When I was younger, I would have wanted some of these gorgeous images as posters on my bedroom wall.



8 thoughts on “RIP Cassini: A look back at the doomed probe’s most stunning Saturn pictures”

  1. The photo of Io in front of Jupiter in the comments is, as always, spectacular. I can’t wait to see the photos as Cassini enters Saturn’s atmosphere.

  2. Clarke’s “2001” novel had a moment that sounded like this, except it took place at Jupiter.

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