BepiColombo science themes

The science objectives of the BepiColombo mission cover all aspects of the planet and its environment. Broadly speaking, this will be achieved by studying the following themes:

• The origin and evolution of a planet close to its parent star
• The planet’s interior structure and composition
• Characteristics and origin of its internal magnetic field
• Surface processes, such as cratering, tectonics, polar deposits and volcanism
• The structure, composition, origin and dynamics of Mercury's exosphere
• The structure and dynamics of Mercury's magnetosphere
• Einstein's Theory of General Relativity (by making precise measurements of the spacecraft’s orbit and position)

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