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Before October 1, 2027, will NASA publicly announce the completion of a wind tunnel test using unsteady Pressure Sensitive Paint on a flexible aircraft model?

Answer in 341 days

How this resolves: A 'Yes' resolution requires a public announcement from NASA, via its official website (nasa.gov) or an associated research center's website, that a wind tunnel test using unsteady Pressure Sensitive Paint on a flexible aircraft model has been completed.

Closes Oct 1, 2027, 00:00 UTC (21:00 BRT)

Why it matters

In October 2026, NASA announced it had used unsteady Pressure Sensitive Paint on a standard wing model. The agency stated this milestone opens the door for upcoming tests on flexible aircraft models, which are designed to bend and adapt during flight to improve efficiency.

Question provenance

How this question entered the record and how it will be resolved.

Resolution criteria
A 'Yes' resolution requires a public announcement from NASA, via its official website (nasa.gov) or an associated research center's website, that a wind tunnel test using unsteady Pressure Sensitive Paint on a flexible aircraft model has been completed. The announcement must be dated on or before September 30, 2027. A 'No' resolution will be assigned if no such announcement is found by October 1, 2027.
Expected resolution
Oct 1, 2027

Key evidence

  • Pressure-Sensitive Paint Lights the Way for More Efficient Aircraft

How does this question resolve?

A 'Yes' resolution requires a public announcement from NASA, via its official website (nasa.gov) or an associated research center's website, that a wind tunnel test using unsteady Pressure Sensitive Paint on a flexible aircraft model has been completed. The announcement must be dated on or before September 30, 2027. A 'No' resolution will be assigned if no such announcement is found by October 1, 2027.

When does this question close?

It closes to new calls on October 1, 2027.