Log into your uspto.gov account for a better search experience State associations for a species are based on a spatial current range delineated by fws biologists in tess (and not all species have spatial current range delineated at the present time). Logging in using the sign in link in the top right corner helps you avoid errors when the system is handling heavy traffic
It'll also give you access to even more features and enhancements in the future, including options to customize your search experience based on your preferences. Promising planets found by tess will be studied by future telescopes to determine if life could exist there. Tess monitors millions of stars for temporary drops in brightness caused by planetary transits
