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Ariel

ESA’s Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey (Ariel) is a planned space observatory that will perform a chemical census of about 1,000 exoplanet atmospheres, studying their composition, clouds, and weather.

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Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-surveyAriel Mission
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Ariel
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planned

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ESA’s Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large-survey (Ariel) is a planned space observatory that will perform a chemical census of about 1,000 exoplanet atmospheres, studying their composition, clouds, and weather.
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August 13, 2026 at 18:08:08 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 18:08:08 UTC

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