To Find Another Earth, We Need to Understand Atmospheric Escape

July 15, 2025 Universe Today

To Find Another Earth, We Need to Understand Atmospheric Escape
By Evan Gough (https://ift.tt/qK80tHv)

Atmospheric escape is an important aspect of a planet's evolution. Astronomers want to examine how it affects habitable exoplanets, and if the Habitable Worlds Observatory is built, it could be the tool they need. Image Credit: NASA (edited by Jose-Luis Olivares/MIT)

Atmospheric escape shapes an exoplanet's future. Earth's exosphere is extended and detectable due to ocean-related atmospheric escape. If we can detect the same features on an exoplanet, it could suggest oceans and habitability. But we need to build the Habitable Worlds Observatory first.

July 16, 2025 at 02:52AM
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