ESA conducts first tests of exoplanet hunter Plato in space-like conditions - Phys.org
6/1/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 11 months ago
by Science X staff
by Science X staff
The ESA is working on a new exoplanet hunter mission called Plato, to be launched in 2026. Astronomers expect to discover Earth-sized planets within the habitable zone thanks to Plato's ability to spot smaller planets in larger orbits than current telescopes.…
The ESA is working on a new exoplanet hunter mission called Plato, to be launched in 2026. Astronomers expect to discover Earth-sized planets within the habitable zone thanks to Plato's ability to sp… [+2885 chars]
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