Question

Will humanity maintain a continuous off-Earth presence until 2050?

46 comments46

Total Forecasters209

Community Prediction80% (67% - 85%)

Make a Prediction

50%

community: 80%

Authors:

Jgalt

Opened:

Dec 3, 2019

Closes:

Jul 14, 2040

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 2, 2050

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61%

Will there be more than 13 people off of planet Earth on December 31, 2050?

96%

Will there be a sustained human settlement on the Moon for at least 1 year before 2030?

0.5%

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