Discovering life-bearing planets: Scientists take a step closer
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 - 10:21
in Astronomy & Space
The discovery of new life-bearing planets is a step closer as the result of a new space mission. Known as PLATO (Planetary Transits and Oscillations of Stars), the mission is designed to seek out planets far beyond earth’s solar system, orbiting stars in the Milky Way Galaxy.