This flyby was another crucial step in BepiColombo’s eight-year journey to Mercury, which began with its launch in 2018. The spacecraft is scheduled to enter Mercury’s orbit in late 2026 ...

The BepiColombo mission aims to change that by uncovering the secrets of its surface, interior, and magnetic field. These six flybys, executed as part of the spacecraft’s long journey since its ...

Even though the official mission doesn’t start until it enters orbit next year, BepiColombo has already done some neat science on its journey. “We learned a lot about the solar wind ...

BepiColombo follows in the footsteps of NASA's Mariner 10, which photographed Mercury in 1974-75, and NASA’s MESSENGER, which mapped it from 2008-2015. BepiColumbo is on a seven-year journey ...

The flyby, the sixth and final close approach for BepiColombo, is a critical step in the spacecraft's long journey toward its final destination. The BepiColombo mission represents a significant ...

The spacecraft will continue its journey toward Mercury’s orbit ... "We can't wait to see what BepiColombo will reveal during this sixth and final flyby of Mercury. While we're still two ...

This was the sixth and final flyby of Mercury for the BepiColombo spacecraft since its launch in 2018. The maneuver put the spacecraft on course to enter orbit around Mercury late next year.