Top images reveal Mercury's mysteries during BepiColombo's sixth flyby
Paris, France (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
On January 8, 2025, the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission made its sixth flyby of Mercury, completing the final gravity assist needed to position itself for orbit insertion around the planet in late 2026 ... more
Mercury observed in thermal infrared for the first time
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 13, 2024
Mercury, the smallest and innermost planet in the solar system, continues to intrigue planetary researchers with its unique composition and structure, which differ significantly from Earth's Moon de ... more
BepiColombo achieves milestone with mid-infrared observations of Mercury
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
On December 1, 2024, the European Space Agency's BepiColombo mission completed its fifth flyby of Mercury, marking a historic first by capturing the planet in mid-infrared light. The unprecedented i ... more