Science · Open for opinions
By March 31, 2027, will BepiColombo officially begin its science operations phase in orbit around Mercury?
BepiColombo began its arrival sequence at Mercury in September 2026. 20 opinions, 50% Yes
- Yes — 50%
- No — 50%
Deadline: March 9, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 20 opinions
Resolution rules
BepiColombo began its arrival sequence at Mercury in September 2026. After orbital capture, the mission plans a checkout period before the start of full science operations.
Source: www.esa.int
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se a ESA publicar comunicado oficial em esa.int confirmando o início da fase de ciência nominal da BepiColombo em órbita mercuriana até 31/03/2027. 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 50% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 50 points, a wrong one costs about 50.