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Will any space agency or national government announce formal funding for a pilot program of orbital space mirrors for Earth illumination by March 2027?
Science News reported in September 2026 on the concept of large orbital space mirrors capable of providing on-demand light to Earth,… 38 opinions, 89% No
- Yes — 11%
- No — 89%
Deadline: March 18, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 38 opinions
Resolution rules
Science News reported in September 2026 on the concept of large orbital space mirrors capable of providing on-demand light to Earth, sparking debate about feasibility and government interest.
Source: www.sciencenews.org
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How is this event resolved?
Resolução por anúncio oficial publicado por agência espacial governamental (NASA, ESA, JAXA, Roscosmos, CNSA etc.) ou governo nacional, com alocação orçamentária formal para desenvolvimento ou teste de espelhos espaciais orbitais com finalidade de iluminação terrestre. Fonte: comunicados oficiais ou registro orçamentário governamental verificável. Se nenhum anúncio ocorrer até 2027-03-18, resolve '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 89% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 11 points, a wrong one costs about 89.