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NASA says Saturn's rings are disappearing as they're pulled in by gravity

NASA's Cassini spacecraft ended its historic exploration of Saturn in 2017 and, slowly but surely, scientists are learning more about the ringed planet. Data from the 13-year mission helped scientists determine Saturn's rings are much newer than the planet itself -- and they're disappearing.
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