A new study suggests there could be far more Earth-like planets orbiting distant stars than once thought, some of which might even harbor life.
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Kepler Space Telescope Is Beyond Repair, NASA Says
There’s some sad news from NASA: The space agency says its Kepler space telescope is beyond repair.
NASA Says Kepler’s Planet-Searching Days May Be Numbered
The planet-hunting career of NASA’s Kepler spacecraft might be near its end. Astronomers said Wednesday that a reaction wheel that keeps the orbiting telescope pointed at tiny, distant patches of sky to look for Earth-like planets has failed.