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An introduction to exoplanets
An introduction to exoplanets

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5  Transits from space

Ground-based surveys like SuperWASP have been very successful in detecting transiting exoplanets, but they are working with two major disadvantages – both of which can be overcome by heading into space. Space missions are expensive though, so how are transit surveys in space justified?