"NASA Discovers ‘Super Earth’ TOI-1846 b Using TESS"

NASA’s TESS mission has uncovered a brand-new “Super Earth” in a distant solar system

Bigger Than Earth, Smaller Than Neptune

TOI-1846 b is a planet larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, placing it in the rare “Super Earth” category.

TESS Scans the Stars

NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) detected the planet by spotting dips in starlight as it passed in front of its star.

1 of 3 Planet Candidates

TOI-1846 b may be part of a multi-planet system, opening doors to deeper exploration of distant worlds.

A New Step in Planet Hunting

NASA’s discovery shows we’re only beginning to uncover the secrets of the universe—and more Super Earths may be out there.