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NASA Records More Than 6,000 Exoplanets and Counting

Last updated: September 20, 2025 2:00 am
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Astronomers have made an incredible discovery, bringing the total number of confirmed exoplanets to over 6,000. This milestone was achieved with the recent identification of 18 rocky planets between the size of Earth and Neptune. These planets were spotted using ground telescopes, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), and data from the now-retired Kepler space telescope.

According to Jessie Christiansen, chief scientist of the NASA Exoplanets Institute at Caltech, the rate at which new planets are being discovered is astounding. She emphasizes that every time a new telescope is pointed at the stars, more planets are found. This continuous stream of discoveries is reshaping our understanding of the galaxy.

The first exoplanets were detected through the gravitational pull they exerted on their host stars, causing observable wobbles. Subsequent discoveries have been made using the transit method, which involves observing the regular flicker in a star’s light as a planet passes in front of it. The TESS mission has been instrumental in spotting a significant number of exoplanets since its launch in 2018.

Looking ahead, Christiansen predicts that the tally of exoplanets will reach 10,000 in the coming years, with the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission and NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope contributing to the growing database. The focus is now shifting from merely finding planets to understanding their properties and origins.

As technology advances, scientists are transitioning from collecting stamps to delving into the physics of exoplanets. The James Webb Space Telescope and the proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory will enable researchers to study the atmospheres and compositions of planets, as well as search for signs of life.

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The future of exoplanet research holds exciting possibilities, with the potential to uncover the mysteries of planet formation, evolution, and migration. By standing up for science and supporting initiatives like Scientific American, we can ensure that groundbreaking discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the universe.

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