Saturn’s atmosphere contains ‘dark beads’ and other ‘mysterious’ formations, according to a study.
Unusual Atmospheric Structures Observed on Saturn A new study reveals the discovery of “dark beads” and other unprecedented formations in the atmosphere above Saturn’s North Pole. This surprising finding was made using the near-infrared spectrometer on the James Webb Space Telescope, detailed in a geophysical research publication released on August 28th. During their investigation, astronomers […]
NASA’s Dragonfly drone cleared for flight to Saturn’s moon, Titan
After overcoming the hurdles of COVID-19 delays and budget overruns, NASA has finally given the green light to the Dragonfly rotary-wing mission. The autonomous, nuclear-powered rotorcraft is scheduled to embark on a groundbreaking journey to Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, in 2028. Dragonfly rotorcraft artist concept (NASA/JHU-APL) Why Titan? Titan is no ordinary celestial body. Located […]