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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 5 MIN

Shorts: What If You Landed on Proxima Centauri b?

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

Just four light-years away from Earth, sits the closest exoplanet that scientists have discovered: Proxima Centauri b. It could be the first exoplanet where we find extraterrestrial life. Who better to check it out than our interstellar team member, Chase? Support us on Patreon: PatreonGet the What If book: The What If BookJoin this channel to get access to perks: YouTube Membership Interested in sponsoring our episodes or collaborating? Email us: [email protected] Our other channels:How to Survive: How to SurviveAperture: Aperture T-shirts and merch: Shop What IfNewsletter: What If Newsletter What If elsewhere:Discord: DiscordWhatsapp: WhatsappInstagram: InstagramTwitter: TwitterFacebook: Facebook Produced by Underknown: Underknown #ProximaCentaurib #exoplanet #extraterrestriallife #space #cosmos #nasa #WhatIf See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/683f5b94dd95bff8b3a4679d Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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