Kepler-22b is the first exoplanet discovered that could potentially support life. It is located 600 light-years from Earth orbiting the star Kepler-22. Scientists estimate that if it had an atmosphere similar to Earth's, its average surface temperature would be 22°C, making liquid water possible. The Kepler Space Telescope discovered Kepler-22b in 2011 by measuring the dips in brightness of its host star as the planet transited in front of it.