NASA Exoplanet Archive
History: Maintained by the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI), this archive is the official catalog for all confirmed exoplanets—planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system.
Functionality: It is a comprehensive database that provides astronomers and the public with detailed data on over 6,000 discovered exoplanets, including their orbits, sizes, and host stars. It also offers data analysis tools.
Future Plans: The archive is continuously updated with new discoveries from missions like TESS and the James Webb Space Telescope. Future plans include incorporating data from upcoming missions to further our understanding of the cosmos.