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After 8 Years in Space, ‘BepiColombo’ Is Finally Approaching Mercury

Wired UK · 21 September 2026 at 10:00

After 8 Years in Space, ‘BepiColombo’ Is Finally Approaching Mercury

Following a difficult journey, the probe will soon begin unravelling the mysteries of Mercury’s magnetic field and internal structure.

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After 8 Years in Space, ‘BepiColombo’ Is Finally Approaching Mercury

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