Saturn

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The Planet Saturn is the sixth planet in the Sol system. The planet is known for it's large and extensive ring system. The planet also has a large collection of moons, more then any other planet, and had one that has a thick Methane atmosphere(Titan.)

Numerous robotic space probes have been sent to the planet including, Pioneer 11, Voyager 1, Voyager 2 and Cassini. The Cassini Mission is still active. Of major note in the study of the planet include survey and study of the rings and their structure, the Study of the planet's atmosphere and the dropping of a lander onto the surface the moon of Titan.