January 12, 2011

NASA's Kepler Mission Discovers Its First Rocky Planet

ScienceDaily for January 11, 2011 reported the discovery by Kepler of a rocky exoplanet.

"The discovery of Kepler 10-b is a significant milestone in the search for planets similar to our own," said Douglas Hudgins, Kepler program scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "Although this planet is not in the habitable zone, the exciting find showcases the kinds of discoveries made possible by the mission and the promise of many more to come."