And So, Earth #2 is Discovered

Given the rate at which the planet makes a revolution around its "sun", and the intensified gravity, I'd still be skeptical of life on this new planet. It's atmospheric conditions may be similar to our own, but this doesn't mean the geophysical properties can nurture life. The accelerated orbit would likely mean that this planet doesn't experience "seasons" in the way we're accustomed.

If there is life, however, it is perhaps primitive, protozoa and bacteria that can endure themselves in hypergravity. That discovery would still be monumental, though. The only downside is that it could potentially destroy the concept of theology as it currently stands.

Jam it back in, in the dark.