BepiColombo at ESA's test centre

The Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter’s Sunshield and Interface Structure (MOSIF) that will protect the Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MMO) during the cruise to Mercury seen at ESA's test centre on 6 July 2017.

ESA's Mercury spacecraft, BepiColombo, has passed its final test in launch configuration. To prepare for the harsh conditions close to the Sun, the spacecraft have undergone extensive testing both as separate units, and in the 6 m-high launch and cruise configuration.