SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 15, 2026Science Daily

Rocky planet discovered in outer orbit challenges planet formation theory

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Astronomers found a planetary system around star LHS 1903 with a rocky planet in its outer orbit, challenging standard formation theory. This suggests planets formed sequentially with changing stellar conditions, rather than simultaneously.

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