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Will NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Space Observatory re-enter Earth's atmosphere before the end of 2026?
The Swift observatory is in a decaying orbit and has already had its telescopes reactivated for final observations prior to its… 35 opinions, 60% Yes
- Yes — 60%
- No — 40%
Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 35 opinions
Resolution rules
The Swift observatory is in a decaying orbit and has already had its telescopes reactivated for final observations prior to its scheduled atmospheric re-entry. NASA has announced that the satellite is on its final mission.
Source: www.wired.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolução baseada em confirmação oficial da NASA (nasa.gov) ou do Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC/18th Space Control Squadron) sobre a reentrada do observatório Swift na atmosfera terrestre antes de 31 de dezembro de 2026.
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 60% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 40 points, a wrong one costs about 60.