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Shawn Domagal-Goldman

Shawn Domagal-Goldman

Acting Director, NASA Astrophysics Division

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"This milestone represents decades of cosmic exploration driven by NASA space telescopes—exploration that has completely changed the way humanity views the night sky."

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The exoplanet revolution: 30 years, 6,000 worlds

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Overseeing current exoplanet missions

NASA confirmed its 6,000th exoplanet in September 2025, marking a milestone exactly 30 years after astronomers discovered the first planet orbiting a Sun-like star. The tally jumped from 5,000 to 6,000 in just three years—an acceleration driven by space telescopes and AI analysis. Over 8,000 additional candidates await confirmation.

Updated Jan 7