The SPARCS cube satellite is ready to begin studying low-mass stars and to reveal details about the habitability of the planets they host.
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Launch Of Pandora Satellite And CubeSats To Explore Exoplanets (Update)
Update: Pandora was launched on 11 January 2026 at 8:44 am ET. A new NASA spacecraft called Pandora is awaiting launch ahead of its journey to study the atmospheres of […]
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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.
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The Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat (SPARCS): Determining Inputs to Planetary Habitability
Seventy-five billion low-mass stars in our galaxy host at least one small planet in their habitable zone (HZ). The stellar ultraviolet (UV) radiation received by the planets is strong and […]