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Will the first confirmed exoplanet be announced by the end of 2026?

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DescriptionAstronomers already suspect the existence of extragalactic planets—objects located beyond the Milky Way. Some candidates have been identified using the Chandra telescope and other observatories, but there is no official confirmation of their status as planets yet. Confirmation will require direct observations or repeatable transits recorded by reputable scientific institutions.
ConditionsThe answer will be "Yes" if, by December 31, 2026, NASA, ESA, or other recognized scientific organizations officially announce confirmation of the existence of the first extragalactic planet. The answer will be "No" if no such confirmation is made by that date.
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OpenedOct 30, 2025, 3:39 PM
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Dec 31, 2026, 8:59 PM
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EndsDec 31, 2026, 9:00 PM
OpenedOct 30, 2025, 3:39 PM
Closes
Dec 31, 2026, 8:59 PM
Checking results
EndsDec 31, 2026, 9:00 PM
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Choose a sideWill the first confirmed exoplanet be announced by the end of 2026?
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Will the first confirmed exoplanet be announced by the end of 2026?

Volume~$173
Science
DescriptionAstronomers already suspect the existence of extragalactic planets—objects located beyond the Milky Way. Some candidates have been identified using the Chandra telescope and other observatories, but there is no official confirmation of their status as planets yet. Confirmation will require direct observations or repeatable transits recorded by reputable scientific institutions.
ConditionsThe answer will be "Yes" if, by December 31, 2026, NASA, ESA, or other recognized scientific organizations officially announce confirmation of the existence of the first extragalactic planet. The answer will be "No" if no such confirmation is made by that date.