NASA Discovers Potentially Habitable 'Super-Earth' in Optimal Zone
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NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) has discovered a super-Earth, TOI-715 b, in a nearby solar system 137 light-years away, orbiting within the habitable zone of its star. This rocky planet, 1.5 times the size of Earth, orbits a cooler red dwarf star and is a prime candidate for potential habitability. Scientists plan to further study TOI-715 b using the James Webb Space Telescope to gain insights into its atmosphere and potential for hosting conditions suitable for life.
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