Diagram illustrating Cassini's final orbits around Saturn. The spacecraft will perform a series of close passes between Saturn's rings and the planet itself before a planned impact on September 15th, 2017. This maneuver will collect unprecedented data and protect Saturn's moons from potential contamination.

Astronomy Picture from 25/01/2017

Cassini's Grand Finale Tour at Saturn

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