Also known as a new “super-Earth” located just 137 light-years from Earth. This super-Earth, codenamed TOI-715 b, orbits in the habitable zone. TOI-715 b is about 1.5 times larger than Earth and orbits a small red star. If officially confirmed, the planet will become the smallest habitable super-Earth ever discovered by the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS). NASA also added TOI-715 b to its list of exoplanets in the habitable zone.

Source: ABC News February 06, 2024 16:21 UTC