Episode
BepiColombo Reaches Mercury After an Eight-Year Journey
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- Bedtime Astronomy
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- 1851
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Summary
After an eight-year journey across billions of kilometers, BepiColombo is entering its final approach to Mercury. The mission has completed a crucial autonomous maneuver and is preparing to place two spacecraft around the mysterious planet later in 2026. Their observations could reveal new clues about Mercury’s magnetic field, enormous iron core, and the origins of rocky planets. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.