NASA studies outline gravitational-wave method for finding exoplanets
Two studies led by NASA astrophysicists describe how the planned LISA observatory could identify exoplanets orbiting pairs of white dwarf stars.
Two studies led by NASA astrophysicists describe how the planned Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, or LISA, could detect planets around tightly orbiting pairs of white dwarf stars. The papers examine which planet masses and orbital periods could be detected.
NASA said the technique would look for changes a planet causes in a binary system's gravitational-wave signal. The European Space Agency-led LISA mission is planned for launch in the mid-2030s.