NASA’s TESS satellite to search for alien life on exoplanets

NASA’s TESS satellite to search for alien life on exoplanets

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11th Grade - University

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NASA's TESS satellite collaborates with Breakthrough Listen to search for intelligent alien life. TESS, equipped with advanced instruments, aims to find Earth-like planets. Key facilities like Green Bank and Parkes telescopes contribute to this effort. TESS can detect alien megastructures and technosignatures, increasing the chances of finding advanced civilizations.

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What kind of engineering projects might advanced alien civilizations engage in?

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What are light curves and how are they relevant to the search for alien civilizations?

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