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Planet-detector nears its launch

Started by Ian, Dec 06, 2006, 09:19:58

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Dec 06, 2006, 09:19:58
The hunt for Earth-like planets is to be stepped-up as a new mission prepares for launch.

Corot will be the first spacecraft capable of detecting rocky planets just a few times bigger than Earth that are orbiting neighbouring stars.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6210012.stm
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