Kepler-1593 b: A World Where Water Might Be Possible

August 2, 2026

Kepler-1593 b: A World Where Water Might Be Possible

Kepler-1593 b is a faraway planet that sits in the zone around its star where liquid water might be possible. Scientists don't know yet if it has water or life, but its location makes it one of the more interesting worlds worth watching.

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Kepler-1593 b: A World Where Water Might Be Possible
Kepler-1593 b is a faraway planet that sits in the zone around its star where liquid water might be possible. Scientists don't know yet if it has water or life, but its location makes it one of the more interesting worlds worth watching.
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