Scientists found thousands of exoplanets, but few possess conditions for life. Suitable temperatures make some exoplanets promising candidates for extraterrestrial organisms.
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Here are some exoplanets that could host alien life:
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TRAPPIST-1e
TRAPPIST-1 planet has a life-sustaining atmosphere, possible water, and moderate temperatures, scientists suggest.
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Kepler-442b
A promising super-Earth, 1,200 light-years away, has a rocky nature and receives sufficient sunlight for life.
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LHS 1140b
Super-Earth, 40 light-years away, in habitable zone, likely has thick atmosphere and possible water.
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Proxima b
Proxima Centauri b, in the habitable zone, is Earth-sized with potential liquid water, a prime candidate.
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K2-18b
K2-18b, discovered in 2015, orbits in the habitable zone, has water vapor, and potentially hosts a thick atmosphere with carbon molecules and ocean.