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Will the BepiColombo probe (ESA/JAXA) successfully enter its final orbit around Mercury by March 2027?
A recent study reveals that Mercury may be shrinking faster than expected. 30 opinions, 77% Yes
- Yes — 77%
- No — 23%
Deadline: March 14, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 30 opinions
Resolution rules
A recent study reveals that Mercury may be shrinking faster than expected. The BepiColombo spacecraft pair continues to approach Mercury after nearly a decade of travel, making the scientific mission increasingly relevant.
Source: www.latimes.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolução baseada em comunicado oficial da ESA (esa.int) confirmando a inserção orbital bem-sucedida da BepiColombo em órbita de Mercúrio. O evento não será considerado resolvido por declarações intermediárias de fly-by ou aproximação.
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 77% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 23 points, a wrong one costs about 77.