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Will NASA formally approve the use of helicopters in the Mars Sample Return SR-1 mission by 10/31/2026?
NASA is debating low-cost alternatives for retrieving samples on Mars and may confirm helicopters in the final mission design [4]. 23 opinions, 57% Yes
- Yes — 57%
- No — 43%
Deadline: October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC · 23 opinions
Resolution rules
NASA is debating low-cost alternatives for retrieving samples on Mars and may confirm helicopters in the final mission design [4].
Source: arstechnica.com
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How is this event resolved?
Janela de apuração: de 01/09/2026 (00:00, horário de Brasília) até 31/10/2026 (23:59). Fatos, anúncios ou eventos anteriores ao início da janela não contam. Resolve como 'Sim' se a NASA anunciar formalmente a inclusão e orçamento de helicópteros na arquitetura da missão SR-1 Freedom até 31/10/2026, conforme comunicado oficial em nasa.gov ou coletiva oficial da agência. Caso contrário, resolve como 'Não'.
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 57% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 43 points, a wrong one costs about 57.