Exoplanets
Exoplanets: Our Galactic Neighbors Beyond the Sun
Welcome to a fascinating journey through the cosmos, as we explore exoplanets - planets orbiting stars outside our solar system. These celestial bodies have captured the imagination of scientists, futurists, and dreamers alike, with more than 6,000 confirmed by NASA so far.
6,000 Exoplanets!
The milestone of extra-solar planets confirmed by NASA is a testament to the accelerating rate of discoveries, just over three decades since the first exoplanets were found.
The Habitable Zone
The area around a star where its planets could have liquid water on the surface is often referred to as “Goldilocks zones.” Here, conditions might be just right - not too hot, not too cold - for life.
Why We Search
The question of whether life exists beyond Earth is one of the most profound we can ask. The answer, whatever it may be, will change us forever.
Exoplanet Travel Bureau
Even the closest exoplanets are too far away to visit at present. But who knows what future technologies might bring? Until then, join us as we virtually tour some of the most intriguing destinations.
Exoplanet Catalog
Explore a continuously updated resource, where you can learn about every confirmed exoplanet - over 6,000 and counting. Interactive 3D models, descriptions, vital statistics, and more await you!
Strange New Worlds
From the smallest, densest planets to those with intriguing atmospheres, delve into an interactive gallery of some of the most exotic exoplanets discovered so far.
The Hunt for Habitable Worlds
Astronomers are working tirelessly to find and study Earth-like exoplanets, using innovative methods to uncover these elusive objects.
Want to Help Us Look?
Collaborate with NASA scientists by sifting through data and contributing to important discoveries as a citizen scientist.
Exoplanet Stories
Stay up-to-date with the latest discoveries, from the first photograph of a “baby” planet in a ring around a star to new evidence for a planet orbiting our closest solar twin.
No Atmosphere Seen on TRAPPIST-1 d; Research Continues on Its Earth-Sized Siblings
Preliminary data from the James Webb Space Telescope suggests that TRAPPIST-1 d, one of seven Earth-sized worlds in the TRAPPIST-1 exoplanet system, may have no atmosphere. However, the search for potential atmospheres and water on the system’s outer planets continues.
TRAPPIST-1 d Interactive
Explore a 3D interactive representation of this fascinating planet, brought to you by NASA’s Eyes on Exoplanets.
TRAPPIST-1 Archive
Delve deeper into the mysteries of the TRAPPIST-1 exoplanet system with further reading and resources.