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planetary

[plan-i-ter-ee] / ˈplæn ɪˌtɛr i /


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The findings arrive at a time when planetary exploration is advancing rapidly.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Explaining its selection, the AAS said O'Donoghue was an "extraordinarily creative and effective communicator" whilst also being a "recognised leader" in planetary science.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

To be convinced that gases point to life, scientists must make models of target worlds to understand the planetary context in which a potential biosignature exists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

It would take the early 20th century’s sharper telescopes and planetary photography to quell the buzz about smart alien neighbors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Meanwhile, some provocative theoretical studies have suggested that planetary systems are a galactic commonplace.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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