How old are Saturn’s rings? Study suggests they could be 4.5 billion years old just like the planet

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Summary:
- A new study suggests that Saturn's iconic rings may be as old as the planet itself, dating back around 4.5 billion years.
- The study, published in the journal Science, analyzed data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft to estimate the age of the rings.
- The findings challenge previous theories that the rings formed much later, potentially providing insights into the early formation and evolution of the Solar System.

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