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What If You Explored Every Kepler Planet?
Some planets might look promising from a distance, but stepping onto them could turn them into the most dangerous places in the universe. In this episode, we explore the extreme worlds discovered by the Kepler Space Telescope and imagine what would happen if a human explorer tried to survive on them. From crushing gravity and toxic atmospheres to molten lava oceans and massive gas giants, these alien planets highlight the hostility of the universe.
What would it be like to land on Kepler-10b, a blazing lava world hotter than most metals can survive? Could anyone breathe on Kepler-62f, a…
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