Life in Outer Space
It's hard to believe that Earth is the only planet in the universe that's capable of sustaining life. Thanks to new technology, scientists have discovered planets and moons in our solar system, and beyond that may have had the qualities of a life-giving planet. Humans are destined to colonize the stars, but how far will we need to go to find a planet that can support us?
It's hard to believe that Earth is the only planet in the universe that's capable of sustaining life. Thanks to new technology, scientists have discovered planets and moons in our solar system, and beyond that may have had the qualities of a life-giving planet. Humans are destined to colonize the stars, but how far will we need to go to find a planet that can support us?
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