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TESS mission

The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is a two-year survey that will discover thousands of exoplanets in orbit around the brightest stars in the sky.

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Using the spacecraft

The Community Science Center runs the TESS Guest Investigator Program, an annual call where scientists can propose observations and for resources to support their work.

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Accessing the data

Access simulated data, read documentation and use data analysis software. We don't believe in proprietary data at TESS. All tools and data are free and openly accessable.

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News for scientists


Volunteer to review proposals

The TESS Community Science Center is responsible for organizing the review of proposals submitted to the TESS Guest Investigator program. Our first cycle deadline is anticipated to be in early approximately October, with the in-person peer review likely taking place in early December. We are currently looking for volunteers with …

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