BepiColombo journey to Mercury

BepiColombo will be launched on an Ariane 5 from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. It will use the gravity of Earth, Venus and Mercury in combination with the thrust provided by electric propulsion, to reach Mercury.

This graphic highlights the flyby schedule, and facts associated with the journey.

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Note: This image was updated in August 2021 and September 2024 to reflect updated mission milestone dates.