Major Endorsement for New Space Mission to Find 'Earth 2.0'

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The European Space Agency (ESA) will launch the PLATO mission (PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars) at the end of 2026. From 2027, PLATO will begin its exploration of planets beyond the Solar System, with special attention to those of Earth-like size orbiting stars similar to the Sun. The project seeks to answer questions about the origin and evolution of possible planets similar to the Earth. The Universitat de València (UV) participat…

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From 2027, space telescope will begin its search for planets beyond our solar system, focusing on planets of Earth size orbiting stars similar to the Sun.

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Scientists have essentially completed the PLATO mission satellite, which, with significant Czech assistance, should search for exoplanets in the distant universe that are as similar to Earth as possible.

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The telescope's optical bank, with its 26 cameras, is now integrated into the spaceship service module, leaving only adding solar panels. From 2027, the new space telescope will begin its search for planets in addition to the Earth's solar system, with a specific focus on planets in Earth size orbiting stars similar to the Sun, announced the ESA on Tuesday, quoted by the European Press agency. Unlike many other space telescopes, the PLATO is not…