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It's rare for any observatory to directly image a planet beyond our solar system, called an exoplanet, but the powerful James ...

"Really, Euclid is not only a dark universe detective, it's also a time machine. We will look back 10 billion years in cosmic ...

A new study presents a compelling new model for the formation of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes -- planets that are 1 to 4 times the size of Earth and among the most common in our galaxy.

ESA shuts down Gaia spacecraft after more than a decade, leaving behind the most detailed legacy that will guide future ...

After more than a decade of mapping the stars, the European spacecraft was shut down on Thursday. But its legacy lives on.

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