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Will the BepiColombo mission reveal unprecedented scientific data about Mercury's internal structure or contraction by March 2027?
Recent studies confirm that Mercury is gradually shrinking. 28 opinions, 61% Yes
- Yes — 61%
- No — 39%
Deadline: March 13, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 28 opinions
Resolution rules
Recent studies confirm that Mercury is gradually shrinking. The arrival of the BepiColombo mission's orbiters at Mercury in November 2026 is expected to provide unprecedented data on this phenomenon, according to articles from WBBH and Facebook/Florida Today.
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Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Publicação de ao menos um artigo científico revisado por pares, em periódico de referência (como Nature, Science ou Icarus), com dados coletados pelos orbitadores BepiColombo sobre a estrutura interna ou o processo de contração de Mercúrio, confirmado pelas agências ESA ou JAXA até 31 de março de 2027.
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 61% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 39 points, a wrong one costs about 61.