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Habitable Worlds Observatory
![Maximum predicted emission frequency and radio flux density for known exoplanets (triangle symbols; data from [8]). The uncertainties on the predictions are estimated to one order of magnitude for the flux density and a factor of 2-3 for the emission frequency12. The sensitivities for the ground-based (UTR-2, LOFAR, NenuFAR, SKA-Low, VLA, GMRT) and space-based (FARSIDE, LCRT, FARVIEW ) radio telescopes are labeled (for 10 min of integration time and a bandwidth of 24 MHz). The FARVIEW and LCRT sensitivity curves are taken from [19] and [2], respectively. The LuSEE-Night sensitivity curve is averaged over the entire two-year mission and includes post-processing using a LombScargle periodogram (see text for details). The possible detection of τ Boo b from LOFAR23 is shown as a red star. This figure is adapted from [9]. -- astro-ph.IM](https://i0.wp.com/astrobiology.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Studying-Exoplanets-in.png?resize=1200%2C720&ssl=1)
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Magnetic Fields, Electromagnetism, bioelectricity,, Status Report
Studying Exoplanets In The Radio From The Moon
Exoplanets with and without a magnetic field are predicted to form, behave, and evolve very differently.
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Conferences and Meetings, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, NASA Astrobiology Program, Press Release, Reports, Roadmaps, & Plans
NASA Exoplanet Program Analysis Group Meeting 32
Date/Time: 19 August 2025 10AM – 5:30PM EDT NOTE: New registration is required for everyone planning to attend the August 19th meeting. Previous registrations have been deleted.
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Status Report, Tricorders & Sensors
Development of Space Qualified Signal Processing Readout Electronics for HabWorlds and Origins Space Telescope Detector and Arrays
The Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) — a flagship ultraviolet/optical/infrared space telescope recommended by the National Academies’ Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics — will require detector technologies capable of […]
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Atmospheres, Climate, Weather, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, Ice Giant, Icy Worlds, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Status Report
Requirements For Joint Orbital Characterization of Cold Giants and Habitable Worlds with Habitable Worlds Observatory
We determine optimal requirements for the joint detection of habitable-zone planets and cold giant planets with the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO).
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Atmospheres, Climate, Weather, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Status Report
Wavelength Requirements For Life Detection Via Reflected Light Spectroscopy Of Rocky Exoplanets
Searching for signs of life is a primary goal of the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). However, merely detecting oxygen, methane, or other widely discussed biosignatures is insufficient evidence for a […]
Posted inAI - Data - Apps - Cybernetics, Atmospheres, Climate, Weather, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Status Report
From Global Climate Models (GCMs) to Exoplanet Spectra with the Global Emission Spectra (GlobES)
In the quest to understand the climates and atmospheres of exoplanets, 3D global climate models (GCMs) have become indispensable.
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Cubesats and smallsats, Exoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones, Missions & Hardware, Status Report
Building SPARCS, an Ultraviolet Science CubeSat for Exoplanet Habitability Studies, Technology Advancements, and Mission Training
The Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat (SPARCS) is a NASA-funded 6U-CubeSat mission designed to monitor ultraviolet (UV) radiation from low-mass stars.
Posted inAstronomy & Telescopes, Atmospheres, Climate, Weather, Biogeochemical Cycles & Geobiology, Biosignatures & Paleobiology, Habitable Zones, Imaging & Spectroscopy, Status Report
Exoplanet Atmospheric Escape Observations with the Habitable Worlds Observatory
The Decadal Survey on Astronomy and Astrophysics 2020 highlights the importance of advancing research focused on discovering and characterizing habitable worlds.