📡 Official News

Official Updates from Space Agencies Worldwide

2026.03

JWST Completes New Spectral Observation of K2-18b

NASA announced JWST has completed the latest spectral analysis of K2-18b's atmosphere—results being processed. View Original ↗

2026.01

Astronomers Confirm Carbon-Based Molecules in K2-18b Atmosphere

International team confirms methane and CO2 in K2-18b's atmosphere using JWST data. View Original ↗

2025.11

DMS Signal Debate Continues: New Studies Published

Two independent papers offer different interpretations of the DMS detection signal—more data needed. View Original ↗

2025.08

Hubble Archive Data Reveals Long-Term Atmospheric Changes

Re-analysis of 2016-2020 Hubble data shows temporal variations in atmospheric composition. View Original ↗

2025.06

ESA Publishes Decadal Roadmap for Exoplanet Atmosphere Research

ESA lists K2-18b as one of the highest-priority targets for the next decade. View Original ↗

2025.03

K2-18b Receives Top Priority in JWST Cycle-4

K2-18b atmosphere research proposal received the highest rating in the latest JWST observation cycle. View Original ↗

2024.12

NASA Hosts K2-18b Symposium

Scientists from 30+ institutions discuss DMS detection and biosignature implications. View Original ↗

2024.09

JWST Reveals Latest K2-18b Mid-Infrared Spectrum

Webb telescope's latest data reveals more atmospheric details of the exoplanet. View Original ↗

2024.06

K2-18b Research Named in Science's Top 10 Breakthroughs

DMS detection recognized as one of the most-watched astronomical discoveries of the year. View Original ↗

2024.01

ESA Releases K2-18b Atmosphere Simulation Models

ESA scientists simulated 12 atmosphere models using supercomputers. View Original ↗

2023.12

NASA Administrator Comments on DMS Discovery

"An important step in searching for extraterrestrial life, but more evidence is needed." View Original ↗