Saturns

Swirling winds in Saturn’s atmosphere trigger never-before-seen auroras

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Some of Saturn’s auroras may be caused by swirling winds within the planet’s own atmosphere, a previously unknown mechanism of triggering these colorful displays not seen on any other planet before, new research suggests.  Auroras are usually driven by the interaction of energized particles flowing from the planet’s magnetosphere into its atmosphere. On Earth, auroras … Read more

Soar over the desert in footage from drone practicing for mission to Saturn’s strangest moon

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In a scene reminiscent of the recent “Dune” movie, the predecessor of a mission bound for Saturn‘s strangest moon soars over the California desert. A new YouTube video shows a drone flying above Imperial Dunes in California in September 2021 to perform testing for the Dragonfly mission, which is a life-hunting drone expected to launch … Read more

Saturn’s ‘Death Star’ moon could have a secret underground ocean

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Scientists have found “compelling evidence” that Saturn’s “Death Star” moon is hiding an ocean just beneath its surface, furthering the search for possible life in our solar system. Researchers say that Mimas, Saturn’s smallest, innermost moon — whose resemblance to Star Wars’ infamous battle station inspired its nickname — revealed the first clue that it could be a … Read more