In the aftermath of a week with continuing confusion, NASA may have discovered an “out of this world” oasis.
Thursday, scientists have announced that they are one step closer to making human life in outer space a possibility.
NASA’s Kepler Satellite discovered a trio of planets – Kepler-62e, Kepler-62f and Kepler 69c – that exist in the “habitable zone” where surface temperature would be suitable for liquid water.
“The discovery of these rocky planets in the habitable zone brings us a bit closer to finding a place like home. It is only a matter of time before we know if the galaxy is home to a multitude of planets like Earth, or if we are a rarity,” said John Grunsfeld, associate administrator of the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington
Rep. Randy Weber of Pearland, member of the House committee on science, space, and technology, said he hopes the discovery will make America a leader in space exploration.
Exciting news for NASA folks. I hope with this discovery we can all work together on developing a mission that… fb.me/G58IMdOy
— Randy Weber (@TXRandy14) April 18, 2013