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Science · Space exploration · published 2026-09-03 · via BBC Sky at Night Magazine

BepiColombo's Mercury Arrival Phase Underway; Live Coverage Available

Image via BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Image via BBC Sky at Night Magazine

The European spacecraft's Mercury Arrival Phase commenced on September 3, 2026, with the successful separation of its transfer module from the two science orbiters. The orbiters will jointly enter Mercury orbit in November, separate in December, and begin science operations in April 2027.

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