ESA and JAXA Provide Update on BepiColombo Mission to Mercury

The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are holding a virtual briefing to provide an update on their joint BepiColombo mission to Mercury. The Mercury Transfer Module successfully separated from the spacecraft on September 3, 2026, as it continues its approach to the planet, with orbital insertion anticipated on November 21, 2026.