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flag BepiColombo, a European-Japanese mission, will enter Mercury’s orbit in November 2026 to study the planet’s unusual composition and formation.

flag The BepiColombo mission, a joint European and Japanese effort launched in 2018, is set to enter Mercury’s orbit in November 2026 to study the planet’s unusual composition and formation. flag Mercury’s large iron core, thin mantle, and presence of water ice in polar craters challenge current planet formation theories. flag Despite its proximity to the Sun, the planet retains volatile elements, suggesting it may have formed farther out or undergone a massive collision that stripped its outer layers. flag Instruments aboard BepiColombo will analyze surface composition and geology, aiming to solve long-standing mysteries about Mercury’s origins and provide insights into planetary development.

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