2 spacecraft will soon reach Mercury after 8 years in space. Here's what BepiColombo can do
Two spacecraft are nearing Mercury after an 8-year journey.
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What is the BepiColombo mission?
The BepiColombo mission is a joint effort between the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to explore the inner solar system's most mysterious planet, Mercury.
How long did the spacecraft take to reach Mercury?
The spacecraft took nearly a decade, 8 years, to reach Mercury.
What will the spacecraft study on Mercury?
The spacecraft will study Mercury's magnetic field, geology, and composition.
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After 8 years in space, two spacecraft are approaching Mercury. The BepiColombo mission has finally reached its destination. Coverage from Ars Technica and space.com emphasizes that the spacecraft will soon begin studying Mercury's magnetic field, geology, and composition.
The mission's primary goal is to explore the inner solar system's most mysterious planet. The BepiColombo mission is a joint effort between the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The spacecraft will soon reach Mercury and begin their scientific exploration of the planet.
The mission will provide valuable insights into the planet's composition, geology, and magnetic field.
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After 8 years, Europe’s BepiColombo mission is on final approach to MercuryArs Technica · 47d ago
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A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decade-long voyageabcnews.com · 47d ago
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