During its latest flyby, the twin spacecraft flew above the surface of Mercury at a distance of around 180 miles (295 kilometers), according to ESA. From this close distance, BepiColombo captured ...
BepiColombo’s mission is to comprehensively study Mercury, including a characterization of its magnetic field, magnetosphere, and interior and surface structure. Launched on 20 October 2018, it is a ...
One of the images captured by BepiColombo during its sixth flyby. Stunning detailed images of Mercury have been clicked by BepiColombo as it made its sixth and final flyby ahead of entering the ...
The BepiColombo spacecraft is due to start orbiting Mercury next year, but a recent flyby has captured breathtaking images of its pockmarked surface ...
9. The spacecraft was a mere 183 miles above Mercury’s surface, giving it a good look at the pockmarked surface. BepiColombo's cameras captured Mercury as the spacecraft flew over the boundary ...