NASA’s Kepler Discovers 1,284 New Planets, 9 Potentially HabitableSavePrintThis is Kepler's field of view superimposed on the night sky. Carter Roberts/NASAPetr Svabreporter5/10/2016|Updated: 10/5/2018READ MORENASA Discovers 72 New Asteroids That Could Potentially Hit EarthWe had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentPetr SvabreporterPetr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement. Author’s Selected ArticlesShen Yun Targeted With Fake Bomb and Impersonator ThreatsJan 23, 2026Why People Feel the Economy Is Bad, When Data Show ImprovementJan 19, 2026Constraining Mega-Landlords Would Help Some Buyers, Won’t Solve Housing Woes: Industry InsidersJan 14, 2026Trump Promises New Evidence Showing 2020 Election FraudDec 16, 2025Related TopicsNASAplanetsexoplanetskepler space telescope