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How ripples in space-time can reveal new exoplanets

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Briefings

Two NASA-led studies detail how the upcoming LISA observatory will detect gravitational waves from exoplanets orbiting distant stars. The research highlights a new population of worlds beyond our solar system, offering a distinct method for discovering planets in the galaxy. The findings represent a significant advancement in gravitational wave astronomy but remain preliminary.

Key points

• LISA will detect gravitational waves from exoplanets orbiting distant stars.
• The studies reveal a new population of exoplanets through gravitational wave detection.

Context

NASA astrophysicists have developed new methods using gravitational waves to discover exoplanets, a technique that complements traditional light-based observations.

Limitations

The evidence is from two studies published in 2026, with no specific dates for LISA's operational launch or confirmed planet counts. Results are preliminary and subject to further validation.

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