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Will Europa be the first place humanity will discover extraterrestrial life, if it is discovered before 2045?

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Opened:

Apr 21, 2018

Closes:

Jan 1, 2045

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2045

Spot Scoring Time:

Apr 22, 2018

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