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By November 30, 2026, will NASA have announced that the ASCENT CubeSat has been shipped to its launch destination?

Answer: 2026-11-30

How this resolves: This question will resolve to Yes if NASA, or a primary mission partner like the Georgia Institute of Technology, makes a public announcement stating that the ASCENT CubeSat has been shipped to its launch site on or before November 30, 2026.

Why it matters

NASA has completed ground tests for the ASCENT CubeSat, which is designed to demonstrate a propulsion system using a single, non-toxic propellant. The next step mentioned by the agency before launch is to ship the spacecraft to its launch destination.

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Resolution criteria
This question will resolve to Yes if NASA, or a primary mission partner like the Georgia Institute of Technology, makes a public announcement stating that the ASCENT CubeSat has been shipped to its launch site on or before November 30, 2026. An announcement on the official NASA website, the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center website, or their official social media accounts will be considered sufficient. The question will resolve to No otherwise.
Expected resolution
Nov 30, 2026

Key evidence

  • NASA Advances Small Satellite Capabilities with Hybrid Propulsion System Test
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