ScienceQuiet 22d · day 24
BepiColombo Nears Mercury After Glitch-Plagued 8-Year Journey
The joint Mercury probe must now separate its twin orbiters before settling into polar orbit around the planet.
What to know
- BepiColombo completed an eight-year journey to Mercury marked by technical glitches.
- The spacecraft's twin orbiter modules must separate before each can enter a joint polar orbit around the planet.
- Available coverage is limited to a single syndicated report with no further details or public reaction.
BepiColombo Joint Mercury exploration spacecraft
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