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Will NASA's Roman Space Telescope reach its operating point in the L2 orbit and begin the commissioning phase by October 31, 2026?
The Roman Space Telescope was launched on 08/30/2026 and has already begun the deployment process. 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: October 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
The Roman Space Telescope was launched on 08/30/2026 and has already begun the deployment process. Telescopes like the James Webb took about 30 days to reach L2. Roman is expected to follow a similar trajectory.
Source: www.reuters.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se a NASA (science.nasa.gov ou nasa.gov) confirmar oficialmente que o Roman chegou à órbita L2 e iniciou a fase de comissionamento científico até 31/10/2026. 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 50% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 50 points, a wrong one costs about 50.