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The Hubble Space Telescope observing a distant exoplanet against the backdrop of a vibrant Milky Way galaxy, symbolizing the confirmation of over 6,000 exoplanets.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Confirms Over 6,000 Exoplanets; Hubble's Contributions

In 2008, the Hubble Space Telescope detected methane, an organic molecule, in the atmosphere of the Jupiter-sized exoplanet HD 189733b.

Dr. Alistair Finch·May 12, 2026