Saturn - Galaxy Route

Saturn – The Ringed Beauty of the Solar System

Fascinating Facts About Saturn

Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun, is famous for its stunning ring system, composed of ice and rock particles. It is the second-largest planet in our solar system and, like Jupiter, is a gas giant made mostly of hydrogen and helium. Despite its size, Saturn is the least dense planet, meaning it could float in water if a big enough ocean existed!

Diameter

Earth measures 116,460 km across

Average Temperature

Average temperature of -178°C (-288°F)

Spectacular Rings

Made of billions of icy particles, stretching 282,000 km wide

Moons

Over 80 moons, including Titan, which has lakes of liquid methane

Rotation Period

Completes one full rotation in about 10.7 hours

Orbit Around Sun

Takes 29.5 Earth years to complete one orbit

Why Saturn is Special

Saturn is one of the most visually stunning planets and a key focus for space exploration due to its rings and moons.

Explore Saturn Like Never Before!

Saturn’s Atmosphere & Climate

Saturn’s rings and moons make it one of the most fascinating planets in our solar system.

Made of countless icy and rocky particles, some as small as dust grains and others as big as mountains.

Titan has rivers, lakes, and clouds, making it one of the most Earth-like places in the solar system.

NASA's Cassini mission revealed new insights about Saturn’s storms, rings, and moons.

Join the Mission to Explore the Universe!

Don’t miss out on the latest space discoveries, cosmic updates, and exclusive content. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media to keep exploring the universe with us!