James Webb Telescope Investigates Potential Life on Earth-Like Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e
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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is studying the Earth-sized exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e, focusing on its atmosphere and potential habitability. Initial observations suggest the planet may have lost its primary atmosphere, but the presence of a secondary atmosphere with greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide remains possible, which could support liquid water. Further observations aim to clarify the planet's surface conditions and atmospheric composition, advancing our understanding of potentially habitable worlds beyond our solar system.
- NASA Webb Looks at Earth-Sized, Habitable-Zone Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e NASA Science (.gov)
- Webb Telescope Studies Hopeful Hint of Earthlike Atmosphere on Trappist-1e Planet The New York Times
- Astronomers spotlight distant planet in hunt for extraterrestrial life Financial Times
- Does the nearby exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e support life? New James Webb Space Telescope data could help us find out Space
- Possible atmosphere identified around Earth-like exoplanet Sky News
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