NASA Has Discovered 7 Earth-Like Planets Orbiting Nearby Star
NASA astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets around a nearby star, some or all of which could harbour water and possibly life. The exoplanets were spotted around a small, faint star in the constellation of Aquarius called called Trappist-1, less than 40 light-years from Earth, or 235 trillion miles away. Three of the planets found appear to host surface temperatures capable of sustaining liquid water and, therefore, oceans. The discovery has raised hopes that the hunt for alien life beyond the solar system could start much sooner than previously thought.