BepiColombo Spacecraft Nears Mercury After Long Journey

The ESA and JAXA BepiColombo mission has begun its final approach to Mercury after an eight-year journey. This milestone signifies the imminent arrival of the mission's two scientific orbiters, which are expected to begin operations in April 2027, providing crucial data to study Mercury's composition and environment. The successful separation of the transfer module marks a key step towards achieving its scientific goals.