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BepiColombo begins Mercury arrival simulations

10/07/2026 126 views 1 likes 523837 ID

The BepiColombo Mercury arrival phase mission control team gathers in the main control room at the European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) to begin the extensive simulations campaign.  

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BepiColombo Mercury arrival phase mission control team

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The four composite BepiColombo spacecraft is approaching Mercury. Solar electric propulsion thrusters are turned off, priming the spacecraft for the beginning of complex planetary arrival sequence.
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Mercury arrival

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BepiColombo launch to Mercury

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BepiColombo's journey to Mercury
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BepiColombo's journey to Mercury

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BepiColombo sunshield at the Spaceport

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