Science · Space exploration · published 2026-09-03 · via Space.com

After 6 Billion Miles and Nine Flybys, BepiColombo Begins Mercury Orbit Insertion

BepiColombo's arrival phase officially started on September 3, 2026, following an eight-year trek through the inner solar system. The spacecraft's circuitous route covered over 6 billion miles and required nine planetary flybys to shed enough energy for Mercury's gravity.

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BepiColombo's Twin Orbiters Approach Mercury After Decade-Long Voyage · Space exploration

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