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First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star

First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
BBC Science Friday 17 July 2026, 12:58 UTC 1 min read
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Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.

Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.
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