On April 26, the Mercury Transfer Module failed to deliver enough electrical power to BepiColombo's thrusters, hindering the spacecraft's maneuver.
The Solar Electric Propulsion system on BepiColombo has been described as 'glitchy' by former ESA Senior Science Advisor, posing challenges for the spacecraft's journey to Mercury.
Despite the restoration of thruster power to 90% by May 7, the reduced power levels may require a reevaluation of the mission plan for BepiColombo's trajectory and orbit insertion at Mercury.
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