Cassini spacecraft to begin swansong orbit of Saturn

After just over 19 years ago, the Cassini orbiter will use the last of its fuel in a set of intrepid orbits before diving into Saturn and burning up

After nearly two decades, more than 300,000 incredible images and the discovery of no fewer than seven moons, the Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn is set to begin its gutsy swansong.

Launched just over 19 years ago, the Cassini orbiter - complete with its lander Huygens - spent seven years journeying to Saturn in order to explore the planet, its rings and its moons.