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Will the BepiColombo mission successfully place both orbiters around Mercury in November 2026?
According to recent news, the BepiColombo mission, which has traveled for nearly eight years, has begun its approach to Mercury and… 28 opinions, 79% Yes
- Yes — 79%
- No — 21%
Deadline: November 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC · 28 opinions
Resolution rules
According to recent news, the BepiColombo mission, which has traveled for nearly eight years, has begun its approach to Mercury and is expected to position two orbiters around the planet in late 2026, in November. It will be the first time that two orbiters study Mercury simultaneously.
Source: www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se a ESA ou JAXA confirmarem oficialmente, via comunicado público em seus sites, que ambos os orbitadores da missão BepiColombo foram inseridos com sucesso em órbita de Mercúrio até 30 de novembro 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 79% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 21 points, a wrong one costs about 79.