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The Closest Planet Similar to Earth Could Be Home to Extraterrestrial Life

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An Earth analog or Earth twin planet is defined as any planet which shares most of the characteristics found here on our own planet, including geological processes and lifeforms. Astrobiologists and astronomers study such planets in search of extraterrestrial life forms. Scientists have recently identified an increasing number of rocky exoplanets – planets like Earth …

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Cassini’s Mission to Saturn Reveals the Book on Saturn

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NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has returned an abundance of data about Saturn and its moons, which is revolutionizing our understanding of this fascinating planet. Since 2005, Cassini has conducted an in-depth investigation of Saturn and its rings and moons, uncovering mysteries but leaving others for future scientists to solve. On September 3, it will conclude its …

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Mars Planet Details

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Mars is one of the most interesting planets in our solar system. Throughout history, it has captivated scientists from around the world with its incredible features. Some of the most striking features include a huge volcano, the deepest gorge in the solar system and two small moons, Phobos and Deimos. Water A swathe of Mars …

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The Red Planet

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Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second smallest planet in the Solar System. It is often called the “Red Planet” because of the iron oxide present on its surface, which gives it a reddish appearance. It has a thin atmosphere and surface features similar to those of the Moon’s impact craters, …

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