Scientists announced the discovery of Beta Pictoris d — a new exoplanet — in the Beta Pictoris star system on July 15, 2026. Beta Pictoris d is the third planet discovered in this young stellar system (after Beta Pictoris b in 2008 and Beta Pictoris c in 2019). The Beta Pictoris system is about 63 light-years from Earth and is one of the most extensively studied nearby stellar systems. The discovery was made through direct imaging and astrometry. Beta Pictoris is notable for having a dusty debris disk and actively forming planets. The discovery adds to humanity's growing catalogue of exoplanets (now exceeding 5,700 confirmed).