Chinese astronomers propose space survey to seek habitable planets in other solar systems - Global Times

Chinese astronomers have proposed a space telescope survey program to search for habitable exoplanets some 32 light-years from Earth. This would be the world's first space exploration mission dedicated to finding neighboring Earth-like planets beyond the sola…

Conceptual photo of China's Xuntian program in search for neighboring Earth-like planets beyond the solar system. Photo:Courtesy of the Purple Mountain Observatory Chinese astronomers have proposed … [+4317 chars]

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