NASA: Solar System Exploration – Cassini
(solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/cassini/overview/)
All grades, with parental supervision
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft arrived at Saturn in July 2004 and, along with the European-built Huygens probe, opened a window into a world never seen before.
When arriving at the website, read the Overview to learn about Saturn and the Cassini mission, lasting over two decades. Make sure to scroll down to see the 10 Ways Cassini Mattered. Next, hover your mouse over the menu in the middle:
- The Journey – Timeline, Spacecraft, Grand Finale
- Mission – The Saturn Tour has photos and videos.
- Science – Learn about Saturn and its largest moon, Titan, and its tiny moon, Enceladus.
- Galleries – Images, Videos, and more
After exploring all that this website has to offer, check out the “Kids” link under the “More” menu at the top for coloring pages and activities.
If you know someone interested in astronomy, particularly Saturn, this website is a down-to-earth resource for an out-of-this-world study.
