K2-332 b: A World Where Water Might Be Possible

October 7, 2026

K2-332 b: A World Where Water Might Be Possible

Four hundred light-years away, a planet called K2-332 b orbits a cool red star every 17.7 days. Its temperature is just below freezing, but scientists think the right atmosphere could push it into a range where liquid water might actually exist.

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K2-332 b: A World Where Water Might Be Possible
Four hundred light-years away, a planet called K2-332 b orbits a cool red star every 17.7 days. Its temperature is just below freezing, but scientists think the right atmosphere could push it into a range where liquid water might actually exist.
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