This million-year-old 'baby planet' is the youngest world scientists have ever discovered

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What happened

Astronomers have confirmed a large exoplanet is forming in the cloud of debris around a young star.

At less than a million years old, it's the youngest exoplanet found so far.

Key facts

  • Astronomers have confirmed a large exoplanet is forming in the cloud of debris around a young star.
  • At less than a million years old, it's the youngest exoplanet found so far.
  • Reported by Live Science and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:10:12 UTC.

Why it matters

Research findings and mission results set the evidence base that policy, funding and later discoveries build on.

What to watch next

  • Peer review status and replication of the findings
  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
  • Funding or policy decisions that follow

Coverage timeline

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