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Will NASA officially confirm that the Kuiper Belt extends beyond its currently known limits, based on data from the New Horizons probe, by February 2027?
The New Horizons probe detected unexpectedly high levels of dust in the outer regions of the Kuiper Belt, suggesting it may extend… 26 opinions, 69% No
- Yes — 31%
- No — 69%
Deadline: February 28, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 26 opinions
Resolution rules
The New Horizons probe detected unexpectedly high levels of dust in the outer regions of the Kuiper Belt, suggesting it may extend significantly farther than previously known. Official confirmation would depend on analysis and publication of the data.
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How is this event resolved?
Resolução positiva se a NASA publicar comunicado oficial ou artigo científico em revista peer-reviewed confirmando que o Cinturão de Kuiper possui extensão maior do que a previamente estabelecida, com base em dados coletados pela New Horizons, até 28/02/2027. Fonte: site oficial da NASA (nasa.gov) ou NASA Science (science.nasa.gov).
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 69% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 31 points, a wrong one costs about 69.