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.science

gTLD
Type gTLD
Status Delegated
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.science is a GTLD that was proposed in ICANN's New gTLD Program. On June, 25th, 2013, TLDH decided to withdraw two applications, leaving Famous Four Media as the sole applicant.[1] .science was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on the 15th November, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.[2]

Successful applicant[edit | edit source]

Famous Four Media (dot Science Limited), the company has applied for 61 new gTLDs.[3]

Previous Applicant[edit | edit source]

Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd. filed for .science on its own behalf.[4] It withdrew its application in June 2013, due to a partnership and revenue-sharing model between TLDH and Famous Four Media.[5]

Contract signed[edit | edit source]

On the 11th September 2014, Famous Four Media received a Registry Agreement signed by ICANN for .science after passing the Initial Evaluation.[6]

Delegation[edit | edit source]

.science was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on the 15th November, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.[7]

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Semantic properties for ".science"
Has TLD statusAssociates a Top-Level Domain with its IANA-derived status. Allowed values are: Submitted, Delegated, Active, Retired, or Removed.
Has TLD typeAssociates a Top-Level Domain with its primary type (gTLD or ccTLD).
Has entity typeSpecifies the primary classification or fundamental type of the page's subject (e.g., Event, Organization, Person).
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