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Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

This near-infrared, color view from Cassini shows the sun glinting off of Titan's north polar seas. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. Arizona/Univ. Idaho

The view was of Saturn's moon Rhea was obtained at a distance of approximately 35,000 miles (56,000 kilometers) from Rhea and at a Sun-Rhea-spacecraft, or phase, angle of 76 degrees. Image scale is 1,100 feet (330 meters) per pixel. Credit: NASA/JPL-Calte

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Artist impression of the Cassini spacecraft.NASA

This near-infrared, color view from Cassini shows the sun glinting off of Titan's north polar seas. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. Arizona/Univ. IdahoNASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. Arizona/Univ. Idaho

The view was of Saturn's moon Rhea was obtained at a distance of approximately 35,000 miles (56,000 kilometers) from Rhea and at a Sun-Rhea-spacecraft, or phase, angle of 76 degrees. Image scale is 1,100 feet (330 meters) per pixel. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute

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Mission name: Cassini-Huygens

Cassini-Huygens Saturn Orbiter and Titan Probe

Cassini-Huygens reveals new details about the potential for life on moons around giant planets.

Mission news and discoveries

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

NASA Study Finds Life-Sparking Energy Source and Molecule at Enceladus (NASA)December 15, 2023

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

The Behavior of Organics in Rapidly Frozen BrineNovember 17, 2023

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Could Malononitrile form in Titan's Atmosphere?November 02, 2023

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Identifying Hydrothermal Activity on Icy Ocean WorldsOctober 31, 2023

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

The Familiar, Yet So Different, Hydrocarbon Rivers of TitanJuly 25, 2023

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

NASA Cassini Data Reveals Building Block for Life in Enceladus’ Ocean (NASA JPL)June 15, 2023

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Phosphorus in the Oceans of Icy MoonsJune 12, 2023

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Hyperhydrated Salt on Icy MoonsMarch 30, 2023

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Save the Date: Josep Comas i Sola International Summer School in AstrobiologyJanuary 11, 2023

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Details of Enceladus' Subsurface OceanNovember 30, 2022

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Phosphorus and the Prospects for Life on EnceladusOctober 07, 2022

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Life in the Extreme: Surviving Beneath a Glacier, Part IISeptember 22, 2022

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

The Chemistry of Enceladus' Plumes: Life or Not?February 08, 2022

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

NASA’s Search for Life: Astrobiology in the Solar System and BeyondJune 25, 2021

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

NASA’s Dragonfly Mission Will Seek Clues about Titan’s HabitabilityDecember 27, 2020

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

A Network for Ocean WorldsDecember 23, 2020

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Life in Our Solar System? Meet the NeighborsNovember 10, 2020

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Impact Craters Reveal Details of Titan's Dynamic Surface WeatheringOctober 29, 2020

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NASA Scientists Discover ‘Weird’ Molecule in Titan’s AtmosphereOctober 27, 2020

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Infrared Eyes on Enceladus: Hints of Fresh Ice in Northern Hemisphere (NASA)September 18, 2020

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Are Planets with Oceans Common in the Galaxy? (NASA Goddard)June 18, 2020

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Saturn's Moon Titan Drifting Away Faster Than Previously Thought (NASA JPL)June 08, 2020

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Icy Moons and Their PlumesDecember 10, 2019

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

A Global Map of Titan's SurfaceNovember 21, 2019

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Apply for "The PI Launchpad: From Science Idea to NASA Mission"September 25, 2019

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Early Career Participant Support: Outer Planets Assessment GroupJuly 30, 2019

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

NASA Selects Flying Mission to Study Titan for Origins, Signs of LifeJune 27, 2019

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

The Habitability of Titan and its OceanMay 10, 2019

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

New Web Pages for Accessing Cassini Mission DataMarch 21, 2019

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Complex Organics Bubble up from EnceladusOctober 10, 2018

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Organic Compounds from the Depths of EnceladusSeptember 26, 2018

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Where to Search for Signs of Life on TitanJuly 24, 2018

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German Aerospace Center: Institute of Planetary ResearchJuly 23, 2018

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Outer Planets Assesment Group (OPAG) FindingsMarch 22, 2018

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Does Titan’s Hydrocarbon Soup Hold A Recipe For Life?February 16, 2018

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

NASA's New Frontiers FinalistsDecember 26, 2017

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

How Phospohorus Helped Oxygenate Earth's AtmosphereDecember 13, 2017

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Hydrothermal Vent Experiments Bring Enceladus to EarthDecember 07, 2017

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Cassini’s Grand FinaleSeptember 15, 2017

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Cassini End of Mission Live Coverage - September 15, 7AM ETSeptember 14, 2017

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Cassini Inside the Rings of SaturnAugust 30, 2017

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Tides Could Be Source of Heat on Icy MoonsJune 14, 2017

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Waiting on EnceladusNovember 18, 2016

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Cassini Finds Flooded Canyons on TitanAugust 17, 2016

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

How Friendly Is Enceladus’ Ocean To Life?February 08, 2016

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Icy Worlds and their Analog SitesJanuary 27, 2016

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Cassini Plunged Into Icy Plumes of EnceladusNovember 05, 2015

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Early Results From Cassini FlybyOctober 30, 2015

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Cassini Begins Series of Flybys With Close-Up of Saturn Moon EnceladusOctober 14, 2015

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Cassini Finds Global Ocean in Saturn’s Moon EnceladusSeptember 16, 2015

Artwork showing Cassini flying toward the camera. It looks as if the spacecraft is cruising over the rings of Saturn with the planet visible in the background to the right of the frame.

Titan’s Atmosphere Useful in Study of Hazy ExoplanetsMay 19, 2015