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NASA just found a planet 'hiding' in TESS spacecraft data, all thanks to Einstein

NASA has discovered a "super-Jupiter" exoplanet previously hidden within TESS spacecraft data using a new detection method.

By · Published July 10, 2026  02:56 UTC · Updated July 10, 2026  13:31 UTC

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NASA’s TESS spacecraft discovered a super-Jupiter that had previously gone unnoticed in existing data. Researchers utilized a new method involving Einstein's gravitational microlensing to identify the planet.

Epilogue added 91d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: NASA has discovered a "super-Jupiter" exoplanet previously hidden within TESS spacecraft data using a new detection method.
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NASA's TESS spacecraft has identified a "super-Jupiter" planet. The discovery was made using a new method and was described by Scientific American as an accidental find that had previously gone unnoticed.

Coverage from Space, Yahoo, and The Verge emphasizes the role of Einstein's theories in the discovery. Local reporting from KLBK, KAMC, and EverythingLubbock.com notes that a Texas Tech researcher was part of the team responsible for the find.

Future developments will likely center on the application of this new discovery method to other TESS spacecraft data to find additional hidden planets.

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The obvious questions

What kind of planet was discovered?

The discovery is described as a "super-Jupiter" exoplanet.

Which spacecraft was used for the discovery?

The planet was found using data from NASA's TESS spacecraft.

Who contributed to the research team?

According to local Texas coverage, a researcher from Texas Tech was part of the team.

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