Pandora Space Telescope Launched to Assist James Webb in Exoplanet Atmosphere Analysis
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The Pandora space telescope was successfully launched on January 11, 2026, to support the James Webb Space Telescope in analyzing exoplanet atmospheres using a transit method. By observing target stars in visible and infrared wavelengths for up to 200 hours per star, Pandora aims to enhance the accuracy of Webb's findings by isolating stellar noise. Currently orbiting Earth every 90 minutes, Pandora will soon transition control to the Multi-Mission Operation Center in Tucson.
Jan 21, 2026, 6:13 AM
