Life Sustaining "Super-Earth" Confirmed

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 15:31 in Astronomy & Space

French scientists verify alien planet Gliese 581d's climate is stable and warm enough for oceans, clouds and rainfall. A spaceship traveling at light speed would take 20 years to get there. [Video is an artist impression of the planet.]

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