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Will a new exoplanet with a confirmed atmosphere be discovered by September 15, 2026?
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This market resolves to Yes if astronomers publicly announce the discovery of a new exoplanet that is confirmed to have an atmosphere by September 15, 2026. The confirmation must come from a reputable organization (e.g., NASA, ESA, academic journals) and be publicly acknowledged by major scientific outlets.
Rules
- Market closes at 9/15/2026.
- Logic weighted resolution applies.
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