Launched by NASA, the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) scans the sky for dips in starlight caused by passing planets. It identifies exoplanets for further study, aiding astronomers and researchers in understanding planetary systems. The public benefits from discoveries that expand knowledge of potentially habitable worlds beyond our solar system.
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