Kepler-169 is an orange K-type dwarf (about 0.82 solar masses, 4,997 K, 0.76 solar radii), 407 light-years from Earth. The system hosts 5 confirmed planets on orbits ranging from 3.3 days to 87.1 days. With 5 confirmed worlds, Kepler-169 is a densely packed system whose resonances, spacing, and formation history are active research topics. Mutual gravitational tugs between the planets can slowly reshape their orbits, preserving clues to the system's assembly. Kepler-169 b skims its star closer than Mercury orbits the Sun. At 1.1 Earth radii, Kepler-169 b is a compact world comparable in size to rocky planets in our Solar System.