"NASA Discovers Potentially Habitable Super-Earth 137 Light-Years Away"
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Astronomers have discovered a new Super-Earth, TOI-715b, orbiting an M-dwarf star in the habitable zone, with a possible Earth-sized planetary candidate also in the system. The discovery is significant as it falls within the small planet radius gap, providing insights into planetary formation and evolution. The star's proximity makes TOI-715b an ideal target for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study its atmosphere, potentially shedding light on its habitability. Additionally, the system may host another habitable zone planet, making it a compelling target for further study.
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