A joint mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to the planet Mercury. It consists of two orbiters.
Identity
Name
BepiColombo
Slug
bepicolombo
Status
active
Details
Description
A joint mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to the planet Mercury. It consists of two orbiters.
Outcome
In transit - Following trajectory adjustments due to thruster issues, the spacecraft is scheduled to enter Mercury orbit in November 2026.