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An exoplanet is a planet located outside our solar system. These celestial bodies orbit stars other than the Sun. Scientists discover exoplanets using various methods, such as the transit method and radial velocity. They vary in size, composition, and distance from their stars. Some may even have conditions suitable for life. Research on exoplanets expands our understanding of the universe.

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite which is also known as TESS, is a space telescope. It was designed by NASA. The main purpose of satellites is to search for...

 November 1, 2021

Recent Study on Gas-giant exoplanet- WASP-107b

In the recent study in gas-giant exoplanet called WASP-107b the researchers have found that core mass of the exoplanet is much lower than it was believed earlier. The...

 January 23, 2021

Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded for Cosmology, Exoplanet Discoveries

The coveted Nobel Prize for Physics has been presented to James Peebles, Michel Mayor, and Didier Queloz for their remarkable contributions to physical cosmology and astrobiology. Peebles was...

 October 14, 2019

Water Vapor Found on Potentially Habitable Exoplanet K2-18b

Scientists have made an exciting new discovery, finding indications of water vapour in the atmosphere of a distant exoplanet named K2-18b. This significant breakthrough is due to K2-18b...

 September 12, 2019

Aditya-L1 Mission

Aditya-L1 is India’s maiden space-based observatory-class mission dedicated to studying the Sun. Launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the spacecraft is positioned in a halo orbit...

 August 18, 2019

Major Pillar Edicts

The Major Pillar Edicts of Emperor Ashoka represent the final and most administratively mature phase of his epigraphic activity, executed during his 26th and 27th regnal years (c....

 May 30, 2019

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