The search for a new Earth: Study of Exoplanets and The Current Exploration Projects

摘要

For thousands of years humanity has been consuming the resources of the Earth at an exponential rate. Scientists have found that the valuable resources humans depend on are nearing depletion. This motivated astronomers to start the search for a new earth outside of the solar system. Space exploration projects are now more focused on finding potentially habitable planets than anything else. While Mars has been a candidate for the first habilitation project for many years, it is not a certain solution to the problem. Therefore, projects aim towards exploring exoplanets and finding a suitable one for humanity.