Kepler-22b planet discovered outside of the solar system

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NASA discovered Kepler-22b, an Earth-like planet located on the edge of the solar system. This planet resembles Earth in many ways, even containing water and clouds. Is the discovery of the new planet a potential sign of a relocation in case the Earth experiences Ozone problems?

There are no immediate plans to visit Kepler-22b. With our technology, NASA must travel 600 light years to reach the planet. Therefore, we would need Star Trek technology to reach the planet. According to Flock (2011), a light year is equivalent to 6 trillion miles. Do the math; you'll figure out that Kepler-22b is unreachable.

Hence, our technology is incapable of making the space travel in this lifetime. We simple don't have enough fuel to reach 1 light year away rather than 600 light years. Kepler-22b is a great space discovery, showing that life beyond our existence is possible. Until the time arrives to relocate, we can celebrate a new planet discovery as a significant feat.

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