The Sky’s a Limit: Studying the Atmosphere of a Potentially Habitable Planet 40 Light-Years Away

Sept. 10, 2025
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Just 40 light-years away, a rocky Earth-sized planet may be capable of supporting life. U-M researchers are studying the atmosphere of TRAPPIST-1 e, a planet outside our solar system, to determine whether it could sustain life. With the help of the world’s largest space telescope, the team is closer than ever to finding answers.

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