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NASA Discovers Remarkable 'Super-Puff' Planets with Cotton Candy Densities

NASA has announced the discovery of two extraordinarily light 'super-puff' planets, which are the least dense Jupiter-sized planets ever found, resembling cotton candy in density.

Editorial StaffJune 25, 20261 min read

NASA has revealed the discovery of two giant 'super-puff' planets, marking a significant milestone in exoplanet research. These planets are noted for their remarkably low densities.

The densities of these new planets are comparable to that of cotton candy, making them the lightest Jupiter-sized planets identified to date.

This discovery comes from NASA's TESS mission, which continues to expand our understanding of the diversity of planetary systems beyond our own.

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Update at 01:10 UTC on 2026-06-25

Phys.org reported An international collaboration has discovered two of the lowest-density giant planets ever detected: rare "super-puff" planets with densities lower than candy floss. The study—led by the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Universit.

Sources: Phys.org