discoveries in planetary science

Recent discoveries in planetary science have deepened our understanding of planets beyond Earth. Scientists have identified thousands of exoplanets—planets orbiting other stars—some potentially habitable. Advances in telescopes and technology have revealed complex atmospheres and geological features on planets and moons in our solar system, like the active ocean beneath Europa’s icy surface or Titan’s methane lakes. These findings suggest that planetary systems are diverse and dynamic, raising exciting possibilities about life elsewhere in the universe. Ongoing missions, like Mars rovers and the James Webb Space Telescope, continue to explore these intriguing worlds and their unique characteristics.