5. F I N A L L Y , I T
F O U N D I T S
D E S I G N A T I O N .
6.
7. I T H A S M A D E M A N Y D I S C O V E R I E S , I N C L U D I N G 7 I C Y
M O O N S .
For the past 13 years, it has been orbiting Saturn.
8. S A T U R N ' S
R I N G
• We are learning about
Saturn, its rings, moons,
and so much more.
• Do you know what
Saturn's rings are made
of?
9. Icy material makes up the rings, but scientists still
don't know how or why the rings formed.
10. T H E F I N A L
M I S S I O N
• Before its final mission, it
will make 22 dives.
• On Sept. 15, 2017, it will
take its final mission, a
dive into Saturn's
atmosphere.
11. I N I T S F I R S T D I V E O N A P R I L 2 7 , I T W E N T T H R O U G H A
1 , 5 0 0 M I L E - W I D E G A P S E P A R A T I N G S A T U R N A N D I T S
R I N G S .
Cassini's dive into Saturn's rings.
