NASA discovers Earth-like planets near TRAPPIST-1
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Posted on Feb. 23, 2017, 5:39 a.m. by noxusmachine
https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/trappist1/
In a press release on February 22, 2017, NASA announced the discovery of the most Earth-sized planets found in the habitable zone of a single star, called TRAPPIST-1. This system of seven rocky worldsall of them with the potential for water on their surfaceis an exciting discovery in the search for life on other worlds. There is the possibility that future study of this unique planetary system could reveal conditions suitable for life.
Discuss.
Epochalyptik says... #3
I just want to see humans become interplanetary in my lifetime.
February 23, 2017 7:26 a.m.
I'm still waiting for us to get off our asses and go to Mars... I really wish Space Exploration was a viable career...
February 23, 2017 9:16 a.m.
pleasiodmakerblooloo says... #5
Bet on those planets Tarmogoyf is a * / *
February 23, 2017 12:18 p.m.
Game_of_Cones says... #7
If the world cared about space exploration more than we do at present, there'd be a swarm of ultra-fast robots on their way already to check it out.
SPACE ELEVATOR/ORBITAL TOWER OR BUST
February 23, 2017 5:34 p.m.
I am always looking for nice foreign MtG cards. Let's hope they have something special over there...
February 23, 2017 6:06 p.m.
HorseFist, sadly they're 40 light years away - even if we sent robots faster than what we have now there probably wouldn't be anyone left on earth when (if) they arrived. FTL travel would be sweet and make it doable, though.
February 24, 2017 11:32 a.m.
The most interesting thing about finding a planet inhabited by life, any form of life, is that it will put paid once and for all to the voices who continue to say that abiogenesis can never be a thing.
luisserpa says... #2
Well, I sure know what they were drinking when they named that star:
http://www.latrappetrappist.com/media/1146/33cl-blond-combi-800x1204.png
February 23, 2017 7:12 a.m.