NASA has made a discovery beyond our solar system
For centuries, mankind has contemplated the mysteries of not only our solar system, but the entire universe. Now, it seems, we could be on the brink of a breakthrough.
NASA have announced they will hold a news conference today (Wednesday 22) at 1pm EST (tomorrow 7am NZT) to present exciting new findings on exoplanets – that is, “planets that orbit stars other than our sun”.
The nature of the discovery is not yet known, but due to the high-profile researchers due to attend the announcement, many are optimistic that it may concern extra-terrestrial life. These exoplanets are our main hope for life beyond our solar system, given their close resemblance to our own planet.
Members of the public will be given the opportunity to speak directly to NASA scientists following the press conference, either on Twitter using the hashtag #AskNASA or during an AMA (“Ask me anything”) session on Reddit.
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