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The disappearing act of Saturn's young rings

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

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The Formation of Saturn's Rings

This chapter explores the formation and stability of Saturn's rings, discussing a recent paper that presents a model for their origin. It also delves into the possibility of multiple systems of moons and the mysteries surrounding Titan and Enceladus. The chapter concludes with the discussion of future missions to study Saturn's rings and the emotional reflection on the end of the Cassini mission.

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