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Astronomers discover 1st atmosphere around a rocky Earth-like planet in the habitable zone
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Chelsea Gohd
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Astronomers have detected an atmosphere containing helium around LHS 1140 b, a rocky exoplanet located in its star's habitable zone. This discovery is a major milestone in the search for potentially life-supporting environments beyond our solar system.
Exoplanets Astronomers discover 1st atmosphere around a rocky Earth-like planet in the habitable zone News By Chelsea Gohd Published 16 July 2026 "It's in the habitable zone, which is super exciting for astrobiology and habitability and searching for life."
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