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BepiColombo Spacecraft Begins Orbital Insertion Around Mercury After Eight-Year Journey
The European Space Agency and JAXA’s BepiColombo probe has successfully entered Mercury’s orbit following an eight-year interplanetary transit. The milestone marks the beginning of the mission's primary scientific phase to study the solar system's innermost planet.
3 Sept, 07:00 — 3 Sept, 21:32
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The BepiColombo mission begins its arrival at Mercury after nearly 8 years
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Spacecraft bound for Mercury begins 'tricky' arrival
A high-risk final approach to Mercury begins as BepiColombo splits from its transfer module after travelling 10 billion km over eight years.
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First report: delo · 3 Sept, 04:00|Full coverage: 6 · 18h|Window: 18h
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