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Helium escaping LHS 1140 b provides the clearest evidence yet of an atmosphere on a rocky planet in its star’s habitable zone.

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Helium escaping LHS 1140 b provides the clearest evidence yet of an atmosphere on a rocky planet in its star’s habitable zone.
When
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:03:10 GMT · 21h 0m ago
Where
49 light-years away ·
Why
The planet is located in the habitable zone of its star.
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This discovery provides evidence of an atmosphere on a rocky planet within a star's habitable zone, a key factor in the search for extraterrestrial life.

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    Helium escaping from the exoplanet LHS 1140 b provides evidence of an atmosphere on a rocky planet located in its star's habitable zone.
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