Moroccan astrophysicist Maryame El Moutamid has made headlines by leading a team from the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in a groundbreaking discovery. Using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), her team identified the smallest known satellite orbiting Uranus, the seventh planet in our solar system. This important find opens up new possibilities for understanding Uranus’s complex system of moons and the dynamics of its outer region.
Pushing the Boundaries of Space Exploration
The discovery of this tiny celestial body marks a significant milestone for both Moroccan science and the global astronomical community. Maryame El Moutamid’s leadership highlights the growing participation of women scientists in major space research projects. The James Webb Space Telescope, with its advanced observational technology, played a crucial role in detecting this elusive moon, which had remained hidden until now.
This new satellite will help researchers better understand Uranus’s formation and the nature of its lesser-known moons. The international collaboration and innovative research methods serve as an inspiration to aspiring scientists worldwide.
