BepiColombo's Third Encounter with Mercury

BepiColombo's

BepiColombo Mission Prepares for a Close Flyby of Mercury, Reaching Just 236 km Above the Planet's Surface.

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Flybys and Solar Electric Propulsion Operations Help BepiColombo Combat the Sun's Gravitational Pull.

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Closest Approach to Mercury will Occur on June 19, Capturing Exciting Views of the Planet's Surface.

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Mercury's Gravity Assists BepiColombo's Journey Through the Inner Solar System and Fine-Tunes its Instruments.

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BepiColombo Mission Utilizes Nine Flybys, Including Earth, Venus, and Mercury, to Enter Orbit Around Mercury.

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Challenging Thrust Arcs are Employed to Counter the Sun's Gravitational Pull During BepiColombo's Journey.

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Gravity-Assisted Flybys offer Fuel-Efficient Direction Changes but Pose Significant Challenges.

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Precise Maneuvering and Adjustments Ensure BepiColombo's Safe Passage and Correct Trajectory.

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Instruments Collect Samples during Flybys, Providing a Glimpse into the Mission's Scientific Objectives.

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BepiColombo will Split into Two Orbiters Upon Arrival at Mercury, Capturing Real Images of the Planet's Surface.

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BepiColombo's Journey and Exciting Space Missions.

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