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NASA confirms an additional 1,284 objects observed by the Kepler spacecraft as planets, bringing the total number of verified exoplanets to over 2,000. This discovery more than doubles Kepler's previous count and aids scientists in their exploration of the prevalence of Earth-like planets and potential habitability.
Tuesday, 10 May, 2016