The study of exoplanets is a rapidly growing field that has progressed from zero known planets to nearly 6,000, with future missions expected to increase this number into the tens of thousands.

“and as of today, you know, Matt, you were asking we're at 5,921. So, within about a month, probably by the time this airs even, we'll be at 6,000 in flashing lights, which is pretty cool. And, you know, when you think about the fact that when I was born, I think when everybody on screen was born, we”