Exoplanet

11.03.19

Space

Study casts doubt on the chances of life on watery alien planets

An extreme location on Earth didn't have clear evidence of life.

By J. Fingas, 11.03.19

09.11.19

Scientists discover water vapor on an exoplanet with a rocky core

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Scientists discover water vapor on an exoplanet with a rocky core

There may even be rain and clouds on planet K2-18 b.

By M. DeAngelis, 09.11.19

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06.30.19

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NASA's TESS spacecraft discovers its smallest exoplanet to date

It's smaller than Earth.

By J. Fingas, 06.30.19

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01.04.19

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Researchers propose guiding large space telescopes with tiny satellites

In the future, they could be used to stabilize telescopes studying exoplanets.

By M. Locklear, 01.04.19

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10.30.18

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The Kepler space telescope's end has finally come

It confirmed thousands of exoplanets in its over nine-year mission.

By M. Locklear, 10.30.18

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10.03.18

Researchers may have found the first signs of an exomoon

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Researchers may have found the first signs of an exomoon

The Neptune-sized object is orbiting the star Kepler-1625.

By M. Locklear, 10.03.18

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10.01.18

NASA put Kepler back to sleep in hopes it will send data again

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NASA put Kepler back to sleep in hopes it will send data again

The spacecraft is struggling to point its telescope.

By M. Locklear, 10.01.18

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08.23.18

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NASA apps take you to space with VR and selfies

Explore distant stars as if you were there... and take silly pictures.

By J. Fingas, 08.23.18

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07.30.18

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NASA’s TESS spacecraft begins its search for exoplanets

It’s expected to spot over 1,600 exoplanets during its mission.

By M. Locklear, 07.30.18

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07.06.18

NASA put Kepler to sleep to preserve its remaining fuel

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NASA put Kepler to sleep to preserve its remaining fuel

Evidence suggests the spacecraft is running very low on fuel.

By M. Locklear, 07.06.18

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Exoplanet

Study casts doubt on the chances of life on watery alien planets

Scientists discover water vapor on an exoplanet with a rocky core

NASA's TESS spacecraft discovers its smallest exoplanet to date

Researchers propose guiding large space telescopes with tiny satellites

The Kepler space telescope's end has finally come

Researchers may have found the first signs of an exomoon

NASA put Kepler back to sleep in hopes it will send data again

NASA apps take you to space with VR and selfies

NASA’s TESS spacecraft begins its search for exoplanets

NASA put Kepler to sleep to preserve its remaining fuel

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