Mercury, BepiColombo

Scientists explain why BepiColombo’s mission to Mercury is so tricky
Reaching Mercury is such a challenge because “the gravitational pull of the Sun is very strong near Mercury, which makes it difficult for spacecraft to slow down enough to enter orbit around the planet,” explains Lina Hadid, staff scientist at CNRS in France and principal investigator of one of BepiColombo’s instruments.
See the amazing images of Mercury captured by the BepiColombo mission
The BepiColombo mission recently made its sixth flyby of Mercury, snapping some images along the way.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Spacecraft captures high-def images of Mercury during very close flyby
A spacecraft named BepiColombo is currently zipping by planet Mercury, making a very close flyby and snapping incredible high-def photos.
Stunning Close-Up Images Reveal Mercury’s Icy Craters and Volcanic Plains
In a thrilling close approach, the BepiColombo mission captured its final, stunning images of Mercury before its orbit insertion in 2026. Revealing icy craters and expansive volcanic plains, these pho
Mysterious Mercury Stars In Majestic New BepiColombo Spacecraft Images
Enigmatic planet Mercury posed for some closeups when the BepiColombo mission flew by. Craters, bright regions and volcanic plains star in the best views from the flyby.
BepiColombo's close encounter reveals Mercury's icy secrets
This is already the sixth mission of the BepiColombo probe in Mercury's orbit. This time, it approached the most minor planet in the Solar System to a distance of just 295 kilometres. Closer looks at the icy craters are impressive.
Higher Premiums Will Salve Mercury General’s Fire Losses, Says Analyst
Investors have dumped the shares of Los Angeles-based insurer Mercury General as wildfires surround that city. The company’s ...
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The space physicist on a mission to discover why Mercury has shrunk
Suzie Imber is a co-investigator for the BepiColombo mission, currently on its way to Mercury. She explains how it will cast ...
Spacecraft Captures Spectacularly Detailed Images of Mercury’s Hidden Surface
The BepiColombo mission successfully completed its sixth flyby of the innermost planet, moving closer to its final goal of ...
Mercury stuns in incredibly detailed new images
The BepiColombo spacecraft has sent back some incredibly detailed images of Mercury’s north pole. The snapshots were ...
Mercury may have frozen water in craters, spacecraft flyby reveals
The planetary pockmarks are known as some of the coldest places in the Solar System. The shivery situation is to be further ...
Here's What Mercury in Capricorn Means for Your Zodiac Sign
Mercury will enter the pragmatic and ambitious sign of Capricorn, where it will remain until Jan. 27, 2025. Here's what ...
High Court Bans Mercury Use in Gold Mining
The Peshawar High Court has imposed a ban on the use of mercury in gold mining operations in Kohat, citing environmental and ...
Mercury General Stock Has Tumbled as L.A. Fires Rage. Why This Analyst Says Shares Are Still a Buy.
Investors have dumped the shares of Los Angeles-based insurer Mercury General as wildfires surround that city. The company’s ...