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Will the BepiColombo mission succeed in placing its two orbiters around Mercury by December 2026?
According to Gulf Coast News (source [4]), the BepiColombo mission recently began its approach to Mercury after nearly eight years… 28 opinions, 68% Yes
- Yes — 68%
- No — 32%
Deadline: December 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 28 opinions
Resolution rules
According to Gulf Coast News (source [4]), the BepiColombo mission recently began its approach to Mercury after nearly eight years of travel and is expected to position two orbiters around the planet by the end of 2026. Success depends on orbital insertion maneuvers in the environment near the Sun.
Source: www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se a ESA ou a JAXA confirmarem oficialmente, via comunicado público em seus sites (esa.int ou global.jaxa.jp), que ambos os orbitadores da missão BepiColombo foram inseridos em órbita ao redor de Mercúrio até 31 de dezembro de 2026. Caso contrário, resolve como 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now Yes has 68% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 32 points, a wrong one costs about 68.