GJ 887 d orbits a bright, tranquil red dwarf M-type star just 11 light-years from Earth, one of the nearest systems to our own. As a super-Earth with a minimum mass exceeding 6 Earth masses, it completes an orbit every 50.8 days at 0.212 AU, residing in the habitable zone where surface temperatures could allow liquid water under the right atmospheric conditions. The host’s low activity reduces atmospheric stripping risks, enhancing long-term habitability prospects. This nearby world anchors the Galactic Codex as a prime beacon for future studies, illuminating the possibilities of life-friendly realms in our stellar neighborhood.
