The Journey Ends

"In the skies of Saturn, the journey ends, as Cassini becomes part of the planet itself."

The quote above, from NASA's JPL website, describes how the spacecraft ended its mission, plunging into Saturn while fighting to keep its antenna pointed at Earth as it transmittted its farewell.

For over a decade, Cassini has been sending us captivating images of Saturn, its mysterious rings, and its family of icy moons.

Above: An artist's conception depicts Cassini as it begins to burn in Saturn's atmosphere.