NASA's Pandora Satellite Begins Studying Atmospheres of 20 Exoplanets
NASA's Pandora satellite has begun observing at least 20 exoplanets to study their atmospheres, focusing on detecting water, clouds, and hazes. Launched in January 2026 under NASA's Astrophysics Pioneers program, Pandora aims to distinguish planetary atmospheric signals from stellar activity by monitoring stars in visible light and planets in near-infrared wavelengths. This mission seeks to improve interpretation of exoplanet data by repeatedly observing each target, addressing challenges posed by star-related interference during planetary transits.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 26 Aug, 05:13 am. Other outlets followed.