Question

Will a non-test ASAT weapon be used against a satellite before 2030?

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Total Forecasters96

Community Prediction28% (20% - 40%)

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community: 28%

Authors:

AlexL

Opened:

Dec 6, 2022

Closes:

Jan 1, 2030

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 30, 2030

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