Kepler mission

Kepler Space Telescope's first exoplanet candidate confirmed

Kepler has discovered thousands of exoplanets since its launch in 2009, using the transit method.

Mar 07, 2019, 12:17 PM IST

Planet hunting Kepler telescope wakes up again: NASA

After the Kepler space telescope, Tess is the second spacecraft which will search for planets outside our solar system, including those that could support life.

Sep 06, 2018, 14:37 PM IST

NASA's planet-seeking Kepler space telescope may run out of fuel within several months

NASA's Kepler 'K2' mission has already completed 16 campaigns, and this month entered its 17th.

Mar 16, 2018, 12:14 PM IST

NASA quashes Anonymous claims, says it hasn't found alien life yet

The latest claims came amid the notorious hacking and activist group Anonymous releasing a video saying that the US space agency is all set to make an Earth-shattering announcement about aliens.

Jun 27, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

Exoplanets discovery: NASA's Kepler provides more information about TRAPPIST-1

Scientists believe the release of the raw, uncalibrated data collected will aid astronomers in preparing proposals due this month to use telescopes on Earth next winter to further investigate TRAPPIST-1.

Mar 09, 2017, 11:30 AM IST

Kepler 62f: An exoplanet 1200 light years away may be habitable!

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May 28, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

Watch: NASA's Kepler captures 'shockwave' of an exploding star for first time!

The brilliant flash of an exploding star’s shockwave  or “shock breakout” has been captured for the first time in visible light by the Kepler space telescope.

Mar 22, 2016, 09:22 AM IST

NASA mission finds 100 new alien planets

With a tweak to its steering ability, scientists rectified the mechanical malfunction of Kepler's lost ability to stare at the same exact spot.

Jan 10, 2016, 15:51 PM IST