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Astronomers Identify 45 Habitable Exoplanets for Future Study

3/27/2026

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Astronomers identified 45 rocky exoplanets in habitable zones, narrowing the field from more than 6,000 known worlds.
The study was led by Professor Lisa Kaltenegger from Cornell University.
The analysis used data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission.
The selected planets include Proxima Centauri b and TRAPPIST-1e.
They are prime targets for future observations with the James Webb Space Telescope, guiding the search for extraterrestrial life.

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Astronomers identified 45 rocky exoplanets in habitable zones, narrowing the field from more than 6,000 known worlds.
The study was led by Professor Lisa Kaltenegger from Cornell University.
The analysis used data from the European Space Agency's Gaia mission.
The selected planets include Proxima Centauri b and TRAPPIST-1e.
They are prime targets for future observations with the James Webb Space Telescope, guiding the search for extraterrestrial life.