On Thursday, BepiColombo made its closest approach to Mercury, providing scientists with their first clear view of the planet's south pole and its unique craters.
David Rothery expressed excitement over the details revealed in the mission, stating that the latest flyby was perfect and exceeded his expectations in image quality.
Project scientist Johannes Benkhoff shared his joy over the success of the mission, noting the relief felt when everything worked as planned on this significant flyby.
Launched in 2018, the BepiColombo spacecraft is a joint effort between the European and Japanese space agencies, aiming to orbit Mercury by 2026 after delays.
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