The Kepler Space Telescope, launched by NASA on March 6, 2009, embarked on a mission to search for Earth-like planets capable of sustaining life within galaxies near the Milky Way.
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Over its nine-year tenure, Kepler confirmed 1,030 exoplanets, revolutionizing our understanding of planetary systems.
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Among its significant discoveries is "Kepler 452b," dubbed "Earth 2.0," located 1,400 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus.
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This planet, 1.6 times the volume of Earth, orbits a star similar to our sun and may possess conditions conducive to life.
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Kepler's findings expanded further with the detection of Kepler-22b, the first exoplanet within the habitable zone, confirming the existence of distant "cousins" to Earth.
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The mission culminated in Kepler's retirement on November 15, 2018, following the transmission of its final "Goodnight" command.
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Furthermore, Kepler's legacy endures through the wealth of data it collected.
Recent analysis revealed the potential existence of KOI-456.04, a "Super Earth'' in the habitable zone of the Kepler-160 star system.
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The telescope's observations also led to the discovery of Kepler-1649 c, a planet with similarities to Earth, orbiting a red dwarf star.
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Despite these triumphs, challenges persist, such as the threat of atmospheric erosion due to stellar activity.
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The ongoing analysis of Kepler's data continues to unveil the complexities of exoplanetary systems, offering tantalizing prospects for future exploration.

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Q: What is the name of the planet discovered by NASA in the constellation Cygnus, known as "Earth 2.0"?
A: "Kepler 452b" [8a5ae256-89cf-4cc5-861e-9c573797bb18]

Q: How many exoplanets did Kepler confirm during its mission?
A: 1,030 [8a5ae256-89cf-4cc5-861e-9c573797bb18]

Q: When was Kepler's retirement announced?
A: November 15, 2018 [5ea6cc6e-cb1b-4c63-b514-1197a95fe484]

Q: What is the potential name of the planet in the Kepler-160 star system, if confirmed?
A: Kepler 160d [05ceefad-f39e-4a07-9521-ffa74eeedd4d]

Q: What method did Kepler use to search for alien planets?
A: The "transit method" [5273a5d0-a183-4a7f-a5bd-17ca6a0fd664]

Q: How many candidate planets were identified by Kepler?
A: 4,496 [5273a5d0-a183-4a7f-a5bd-17ca6a0fd664]

Q: What is the name of the planet discovered 300 light-years away, similar in size and temperature to Earth?
A: Kepler-1649 c [d78001ab-d4a1-45d4-b7e5-01c8a265c94d]

Q: What type of star does Kepler-1649c orbit?
A: A red dwarf star [d78001ab-d4a1-45d4-b7e5-01c8a265c94d]

Q: How many Earth days does it take for Kepler-1649 c to orbit its star?
A: Approximately 19.5 Earth days [d78001ab-d4a1-45d4-b7e5-01c8a265c94d]

Q: What is the main challenge mentioned regarding the habitability of Kepler-1649 c?
A: Threat of atmospheric erosion due to stellar activity [d78001ab-d4a1-45d4-b7e5-01c8a265c94d]