"Hubble Discovers Water Vapor in Atmosphere of Tiny Exoplanet"

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered water vapor in the atmosphere of a small exoplanet named GJ 9827d, located 97 light-years from Earth. Despite its potential for hosting life, the planet's searing temperatures make it inhospitable. The findings pave the way for further investigation into the origins of planets beyond our solar system, and the discovery is a significant step toward understanding the prevalence and diversity of atmospheres on rocky planets. The research team is now using the James Webb Space Telescope to gather more data and hopes to settle the question of water worlds once and for all.