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BepiColombo approaches Mercury to enter orbit later this year

They publishedAfter 8 years, Europe's BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury
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Who
Ars Technica — 🇺🇸 United States
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What
  • BepiColombo has completed eight years of cruise to Mercury launched in 2018.
  • The mission uses a nine gravity assist flybys including Earth, Venus, and Mercury.
  • On separation, the Mercury Transfer Module was jettisoned; two orbiters remain.
  • Orbital insertion around Mercury is planned for November 21, pending success.
  • The mission includes European, Japanese, and US contributions with electrified propulsion.
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🇺🇸 United States (outlet HQ)
topics: Space · language: eng
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