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Cassini Data Reveals Saturn's Rings Extend Far Beyond What Telescopes Can See Cassini's Grand Finale Unlocks New Clues About Saturn's Ring System In 2017 , NASA's Cassini spacecraft entered its dramatic final phase, known as the Grand Finale Orbits (GFOs) , before deliberately plunging into Saturn's atmosphere. During these daring passes, Cassini gathered dust samples from both above and below the planet's rings using its Cosmic Dust Analyzer (CDA) . A newly published study in The Planetary Science Journal now reveals that the data suggests Saturn's iconic rings stretch far beyond their seemingly razor-thin appearance when viewed through telescopes. Readers interested in landmark space missions and deep-space discoveries can explore more coverage at FSNews365 , which frequently reports on planetary science and spacecraft findings. Striking Compositional Similarities Found in High-Latitude Dust Cassini Records 1,690 Dust Spectra During its 20 orbits , C...