What If Kepler 22-b Was in Our Solar System?

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Earth is the only life-supporting planet in our Solar System. Until now. Today, we're bringing Kepler 22-b into our planetary neighborhood. Where would this planet need to orbit within the Sun’s habitable zone? How would you go visit it? And would you find life when you get there?

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00:00 What If Kepler 22-b Was in Our Solar System?
00:34 First exoplanet in the habitable zone
02:58 Lagrange points
04:51 Trip to Venus
06:11 Breathable atmosphere

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