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If life is discovered in the solar system before 2050, where will it be first discovered?

Europa36%

Mars35%

Enceladus10%

Europa

Mars

Enceladus

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Opened:

Jun 14, 2022

Closes:

Dec 31, 2049

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2050

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