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There are more than 5,000 planets outside our solar system, NASA confirms

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  • NASA has confirmed that more than 5,000 planets exist outside our solar system.
  • NASA says these are just known ones and actual number could be in billions.
  • Most planets are gaseous in nature.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently confirmed that more than 5,000 known planets exist outside our solar system, the Daily Mail reported. 

These planets are called exoplanets. Currently, the NASA Exoplanet Archive has a total of 5,005 planets.

There are a variety of exoplanets, including worlds like Earth and some gas giants like Jupiter.

NASA emphasised that 5,005 was a small number and that the actual number could be hundreds of billions. According to NASA’s database, most of the planets are gaseous, like Neptune.

One of the confirmed exoplanets is the ‘super Earth’ which has a mass of 3.51 Earths.

There are various methods to detect and identify exoplanets. One is called the Doppler method, which measures the vibration of stars due to the gravitational pull of other planets.

Another method is the transit method, which is the most common one. It measures the dimming of stars, which happens when a planet crosses the stars’ path.

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President and PM Reaffirm Commitment Against Terrorism on the Tenth Anniversary of the APS Attack

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On the tenth anniversary of the attack on the Army Public School in Peshawar, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s determination to eradicate extremism and terrorism.

They emphasised the cowardice and brutality of the terrorists who targeted innocent pupils and instructors in the horrific incident on December 16 in their united statement.

The leaders pledged to keep working towards securing a peaceful future for Pakistan and honoured the sacrifices made by the country in the continuous war against terrorism.

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Information Minister Updates Media Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Reach New Bilateral Partnership Milestones: Tarar

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According to Ataullah Tarar, Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent trip to Saudi Arabia has been praised as a huge success, with both countries reaching new relationship milestones.

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Army, Navy, and Air Force Cadets Start 5-Month Training As PMA Strengthens Defense Through Joint Training

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Cadets from the Army, Navy, and Air Force are now receiving joint training at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA).

Instilling discipline, leadership, and professional skills in its cadets, PMA promotes adherence to military standards and high principles.

The beginning of the thrilling journey for the future leaders of the three branches of the armed services was marked with a warm greeting from PMA.

Starting on December 1, the training will go for five months. After graduating, cadets in the air force and navy will continue their education at their respective academies.

In order to support both national development and defense, PMA has been instrumental in forming the country’s future leaders.

For any fight to be successful, the Army, Navy, and Air Force must work together seamlessly.

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