Using current propulsion methods, getting there could still take several thousand years.

New research: Closest exoplanet to Earth could host life

Howdy Alien Neighbor

An international team of researchers was able to confirm the existence of Proxima b, an Earth-like planet that's orbiting the star closest to the Sun.

New Research: Closest Exoplanet to Earth Could Host Life

"It's one of the most interesting planets known in the solar neighborhood."

It will take a lot more data, however, to fully confirm the existence of the freezing exoplanet.

Scientists find evidence of second planet orbiting closest star

Chilly Super-Earth

An international team of astronomers have found new evidence of a second exoplanet orbiting Proxima Centauri, called Proxima c.

Scientists Find Evidence of Second Planet Orbiting Closest Star

"Proxima is our closest neighbor in an immense universe. How could we not be charmed by it?"

A nearby planet thought to host life was just blasted with radiation

Off World

Recent news that a powerful solar flare blasted Proxima b with radiation in March 2017 may have dashed any hopes of habitability.

A Nearby Planet Thought to Host Life Was Just Blasted With Radiation

In just 10 seconds, its star became 1,000 times brighter.

This grass-roots search for E.T. needs your help!

The ExoLife finder telescope could revolutionize the search for life on exoplanets

The PLANETS foundation seeks funding to build the new ExoLife Finder (ELF) telescope that will will be capable of viewing exoplanets 24 light years away.

The ExoLife Finder Telescope Could Revolutionize the Search for Life on Exoplanets

It's first exoplanet up will be Proxima b in the Proxima Centauri star system.

Some of the greatest minds and biggest wallets in the world are currently working to get humanity to travel to neighboring stars.
To accomplish this feat, nanocraft are being developed to carry human technology to probe our nearest neighbors.

Scientists Have Launched a New Quest to Take Humanity Beyond Our Solar System

It's time to start looking for some new worlds to visit.

Earlier, reports leaked that the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) subject, Proxima Centauri, may have a planet that could potentially harbor water, and subsequently, life. The ESO announced that they will be holding a press conference tomorrow at 1PM CET.

The Proxima Centauri Exoplanet: ESO Press Conference Set for Tomorrow

There may be a new Earth-like planet, and it's just next door. 

A report discloses that scientists have discovered an exoplanet similar to Earth just outside our Solar System and that the European Space Observatory is to reveal their finding at the end of August.