NASA Studies Show Gravitational Waves Could Uncover Hidden Exoplanets

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The planned LISA observatory is designed to detect gravitational waves, the faint ripples in space-time produced by orbiting masses. Two studies led by NASA astrophysicists now detail how the mission could identify a new and distinct group of exoplanets. These planets orbit beyond our solar system and would be spread throughout the Milky Way. The research explains how gravitational wave signals could expose worlds that are difficult to find with current methods. LISA is still under development, so these findings describe its future potential rather than completed discoveries.

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