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Are we alone in the universe? Is there another Earth-like planet somewhere in another galaxy?

For centuries, scientists have been keen to look for another habitable planet outside our solar system. With so many possibilities and unknowns out there, China joined the race to find the most habitable exoplanet with a mission named "Closeby Habitable Exoplanet Survey," or CHES.

How is CHES better for exoplanet discovery? What is CHES aiming to do? Check out this episode of "Tech Please!" to find out more about China's approach for exoplanet survey.

Video production: Qi Jianqiang
Video editors: Qi Jianqiang, Zhao Yuxiang
3D designer: Pan Yongzhe
Graphic designer: Yin Yating
Chief editor: Wu Gang
Producer: Wen Yaru
Director: Zhang Shilei
Supervisor: Fan Yun