hyperion

Cassini to Perform Its Final Flyby of Hyperion

On Sunday, May 31, the Cassini spacecraft will perform its last close pass of Hyperion, Saturn's curiously spongelike moon. At approximately 9:36…

6 years ago

Zap! Saturn Moon’s Electron Beam Beaned Cassini Spacecraft From Charged Surface

Ever taken a balloon and rubbed it against your hair? That's an example of electrostatic charging, which you see as…

7 years ago

A Close Look at Saturn’s Sponge Moon

[/caption] It might be one of the weirdest-looking moons in the solar system: Saturn's moon Hyperion looks like a giant…

10 years ago