A new rocky planet, and the surface is sizzling

    The last day of summer is upon us and a new rocky planet has finally been confirmed by scientists. Close to the size of Jupiter, this rocky planet is only 1.6 million miles from it’s star, which means the surface has to be sizzling.

    The last day of summer is upon us and a new rocky planet has finally been confirmed by scientists. Close to the size of Jupiter, this rocky planet is only 1.6 million miles from its star, which means the surface has to be sizzling. On the surface of Mars Spirit Rover may be stuck for good in the soft soil. Scientists are trying to find ways to get the rover un-stuck.

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