Milestone: 5,502 Confirmed Exoplanets

On August 24, 2023, scientists confirmed six new exoplanets, bringing the total to 5,502. These include a super-Jupiter, rocky planet, hot super-Earths, 'hot Jupiter,' and a giant protoplanet. Discoveries showcase advancements in exoplanet science with methods like radial velocity, transit, and direct imaging, aided by NASA's TESS, Spitzer, Hubble, and upcoming James Webb and Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescopes.