Gravitational-wave Ripples Could Uncover Distant Planets

WHO:

Phys.org - Two studies were led by NASA astrophysicists.

NASA - Two studies were led by NASA astrophysicists.

Phys.org - The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is an observatory being developed to detect gravitational waves.

NASA - The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is an observatory being developed to detect gravitational waves.

WHAT:

Phys.org - The studies describe how LISA could reveal a new and unique population of exoplanets, defined as worlds beyond our solar system.

NASA - The studies describe how LISA could reveal a new and unique population of exoplanets, defined as worlds beyond our solar system.

Phys.org - Gravitational waves are described as tiny ripples in space-time caused by orbiting masses.

NASA - Gravitational waves are described as tiny ripples in space-time caused by orbiting masses.

WHERE:

Phys.org - The potential exoplanet population could be revealed throughout the Milky Way galaxy.

NASA - The potential exoplanet population could be revealed throughout the Milky Way galaxy.

(UPDATED November 11, 2026 01:09 UTC)

NASA-led studies suggest the future LISA observatory could uncover a unique population of exoplanets. These worlds beyond our solar system may be detectable throughout the Milky Way. LISA is being developed to detect gravitational waves, tiny ripples in space-time from orbiting masses.