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Will the ESA's FLEX satellite complete its commissioning phase and begin official scientific data collection on plant fluorescence by March 2027?
The European Space Agency's FLEX satellite entered orbit in September 2026 with the goal of studying how Earth's vegetation responds… 34 opinions, 65% Yes
- Yes — 65%
- No — 35%
Deadline: March 15, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 34 opinions
Resolution rules
The European Space Agency's FLEX satellite entered orbit in September 2026 with the goal of studying how Earth's vegetation responds to climate change by measuring the fluorescence emitted by plants during photosynthesis. Researchers from UZH and other institutions are participating in the project.
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How is this event resolved?
Resolução baseada em comunicado oficial da ESA (esa.int) confirmando o início da fase operacional científica do FLEX com transmissão de dados de fluorescência solar induzida (SIF). Se a ESA publicar o anúncio até 2027-03-15, resolve 'Sim'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 65% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 35 points, a wrong one costs about 65.