A study has shown that water-rich planetesimals formed in the cold outer reaches of the…
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Planets are celestial bodies that orbit stars, formed from the gas and dust of young solar systems. They come in a wide variety—from rocky worlds like Earth and Mars to gas giants like Jupiter and ice giants like Neptune. Studying planets helps scientists understand how solar systems form and evolve, including the conditions that might support life. This field includes both planets in our own solar system and exoplanets, planets orbiting stars beyond the Sun, discovered by powerful telescopes and space missions. This page features the latest research and discoveries about planets, their atmospheres, surfaces, and potential habitability.
Combining images from orbit with images from the surface, a JPL-developed tool allows researchers to…
A new study finds critical clues lurking in the Red Planet’s soil. Recent research comparing…
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists observed the region above Jupiter’s iconic Great Red…
A fascinating feature takes center stage in this new image from ESA’s Mars Express: a…
An international research team has estimated that Mars is hit by 280 to 360 large…
Seismic signals indicate Mars gets hit by around 300 basketball-sized meteorites every year, providing a…
Penn State scientists are investigating the use of seismoelectric signals from marsquakes to identify deep…
Researchers discovered four mini-Neptunes with volatile-rich compositions around red dwarfs, using both space and ground-based…
GJ 3470 b is a gas dwarf with unexpected sulfur dioxide in its atmosphere. This…
New observations spotlight the volatile processes that shape star systems like our own, offering a…
An analysis of NASA satellite images of cyclones on Jupiter reveals that the storms are…
Recent findings of a Venus-like planet, Gliese 12 b, enhance our search for life-supporting planets,…
On June 3, an alignment of six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will be…
Researchers using global robotic telescopes discovered an Earth-sized planet, SPECULOOS-3 b, orbiting an ultra-cool red…
Recent analyses of NASA’s Magellan radar data revealed two volcanic eruptions on Venus in the…
Research on Martian meteorites reveals unique geological insights into Mars’ crust and mantle, aiding our…
Astronomers using NASA’s TESS and other facilities have discovered a planet between the sizes of…