NASA launch exoplanet seeking satellite

NASA launch exoplanet seeking satellite

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Science, Physics, Other

11th Grade - University

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NASA's new spacecraft, the Transitioning Exoplanet Survey Satellite, will search for exoplanets outside our solar system. It uses the transit method, detecting planets that pass in front of stars, causing a dip in brightness. This mission will cover an area 400 times greater than the Kepler Space Telescope, examining 26 different sectors over two years.

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What may indicate a habitable planet supporting life?

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What is the duration of the tests conducted by the spacecraft?

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