- Researchers are testing designs for a starshade, which would fly in formation with a future space-based telescope. The starshade, also known as an "external occulter," would block the light from a star while allowing the scope to spot emissions from much dimmer orbiting planets. https://www.space.com/30429-starshade-alien-life-search-wfirst-tech.html 15 comments space
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