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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2026 · 28 MIN

What If You Explored Every Kepler Planet?

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

Some planets might look promising from a distance, but stepping onto them could turn them into the most dangerous places in the universe. In this episode, we explore the extreme worlds discovered by the Kepler Space Telescope and imagine what would happen if a human explorer tried to survive on them. From crushing gravity and toxic atmospheres to molten lava oceans and massive gas giants, these alien planets highlight the hostility of the universe. What would it be like to land on Kepler-10b, a blazing lava world hotter than most metals can survive? Could anyone breathe on Kepler-62f, a planet with an atmosphere loaded with carbon dioxide? And what happens if you fall into the endless storms of the gas giant Kepler-16b? Even worlds that seem potentially habitable, like Kepler-22b or Kepler-452b, may hide deadly conditions that render survival nearly impossible. Ever wondered what would actually happen? Explore our biggest What If scenarios and dive deeper with the What If community. Visit our website and use the promo code WHATIF for 10% off to start your journey with The Book. JOIN THE COMMUNITY 💬 Discord: Join us on Discord📲 WhatsApp: Join our WhatsApp channel📸 Instagram: Follow us on Instagram🐦 Twitter/X: Follow us on Twitter📘 Facebook: Like us on Facebook SUPPORT WHAT IF 👕 Merch: Shop our merch❤️ Join this channel for exclusive perks: Become a member🙏 Patreon: Support us on Patreon MORE FROM UNDERKNOWN 🧠 Aperture – Philosophy & Psychology: Explore Aperture🆘 How to Survive – Survival Science: Discover How to Survive 📩 Brand partnerships & collaborations: [email protected] Produced by Underknown: Visit Underknown 00:00: Introduction to exploring Kepler planets.01:35: Discussion on Kepler-69 c.04:43: Exploring the conditions on Kepler-10 b.11:24: Survival on Kepler-62 f.17:38: Challenges on gas giant Kepler-16 b.22:06: Potential habitability of Kepler-452 b. #Keplerplanets #spaceexploration #exoplanets #survival #KeplerSpaceTelescope #extremeworlds #alienplanets #toxicatmospheres #science See show notes: https://inlet.fm/what-if-science-theories-possibilities/episodes/69b451a3558399b5dd07e21b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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