Bombshell NASA data identifies 45 ‘habitable’ rocky worlds

Professor Lisa Kaltenegger, who led the study, said: “The findings could reshape how scientists search for life.” Planets on the outer edges of the habitable zone, she explained, may reveal where life-friendly conditions break down, while those with highly elliptical orbits could test whether worlds can remain habitable despite extreme seasonal shifts.

Crucially, the team also identified a subset of planets receiving stellar energy levels similar to Earth’s — widely seen as a key ingredient for sustaining life.

Among the most promising are TRAPPIST-1 e and TOI-715 b, both orbiting small, dim red stars. Their size and proximity make them prime targets for detailed observation.

Study author Gillis Lowry said: “These are exactly the kinds of worlds where we can start to look for atmospheres and, ultimately, signs of life.”

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