NASA’s TESS Unveils New Earth-Sized Worlds
NASA’s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) has done it again! This time, the space telescope has discovered three Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting a set of binary stars. International astronomers collaborated closely to confirm two of these fascinating worlds, while intriguing hints suggest a possible third. These findings mark a significant leap in the ongoing hunt for other habitable planets in our galaxy.
Why This Discovery Matters
Finding Earth-sized exoplanets around binary stars is rare, and TESS has just made it look easy. Scientists aim to study these planets further to determine if they might support life—or at least, really cool alien sunsets. With every new discovery, we edge closer to answering the age-old question: Are we alone in the universe?
It’s amazing to think that, while we’re binge-watching our favorite shows on Earth, TESS is out there binge-discovering new worlds. Who knows? Maybe one day, we’ll be able to send a postcard from one of these distant planets.
Sources:
NASA Spaceflight Article