20. What are the chances of finding another solar system with a habitable planet? (A K2S Question)

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Many astronomers are working on this question. Right now we can only find really big planets, like Jupiter. The Kepler Space Telescope, which will launch in a couple of years, should be able to detect planets the size of the Earth. Identifying if they are habitable may take a few more years, though.

Answer provided by Jim Zebrowski


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