NASA Finds Potentially Habitable Mini-Neptune in Binary Star System

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NASA Finds Potentially Habitable Mini-Neptune in Binary Star System
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NASA's TESS has discovered a rare mini-Neptune exoplanet, TOI 4633 c, in a binary star system's habitable zone. This planet's unique characteristics, including its 272-day orbit, challenge existing planetary formation theories and raise intriguing possibilities for habitability, particularly for potential moons. The discovery offers new insights into the dynamics of binary star systems and the potential for life in diverse environments.

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