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Will the startup Reflect Orbital orbit a reflective mirror satellite by 10/31/2026?
The space mirrors project to provide on-demand light to Earth divides astronomers and intensifies the debate over the preservation of… 43 opinions, 72% No
- Yes — 28%
- No — 72%
Deadline: October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC · 43 opinions
Resolution rules
The space mirrors project to provide on-demand light to Earth divides astronomers and intensifies the debate over the preservation of the night sky.
Source: www.sciencenews.org
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How is this event resolved?
Janela de apuração: de 18/09/2026 (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 startup Reflect Orbital realizar o lançamento e inserção em órbita com sucesso de ao menos um protótipo de satélite refletor até 31/10/2026, conforme confirmado pela FAA, FCC, Space-Track ou comunicado oficial da empresa. 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 No has 72% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 28 points, a wrong one costs about 72.