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Is it possible for life to exist on the planets of the new solar system recently discovered?

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The interesting question is what are the conditions for life in any solar system. If the temperatures are right, we could expect the type of life we have here based on water. Other types could be possible. It would depend on the planets inventory of elements and the amount of energy reaching the surface. We will need to learn more.

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