Hidden in the Heavens

In "Hidden in the Heavens," Jason Steffen, a former scientist on NASA's Kepler mission, explores the groundbreaking discoveries made by the Kepler space telescope in the search for Earth-like planets orbiting Sun-like stars. Steffen reveals how Kepler's findings contradicted long-held scientific beliefs, uncovering a diverse array of celestial bodies—from rocky planets near their host stars to gas giants surpassing Jupiter in size. With an insider's perspective, he recounts the mission's journey from launch to data revelation, highlighting the dynamics within the science team and the astonishing new worlds revealed beyond our solar system.