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Will a functional Alcubierre drive-like FTL device be demonstrated before 2100?

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Total Forecasters67

Community Prediction5% (1% - 7%)

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community: 5%

Authors:

Jgalt

Opened:

Feb 27, 2021

Closes:

Jan 1, 2100

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2100

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Authors:

Jgalt

Opened:

Feb 27, 2021

Closes:

Jan 1, 2100

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2100

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