NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein
NASA researchers have identified a new exoplanet, Gaia23bra b, using gravitational microlensing data from the TESS spacecraft. This discovery marks a shift in how TESS identifies planets, moving beyond its traditional transit method.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the application of Einstein's general relativity to modern space exploration, expanding the capabilities of existing hardware.
Exoplanets NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein News By Robert Lea Published 6 July 2026 "When TESS launched, no one expected it to ever be capable of finding this kind of planet."
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