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BepiColombo Captures Stunning Mercury Images, Water Ice Hinted

1/14/2025

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On January 8, 2025, the BepiColombo spacecraft soared above Mercury, snapping breathtaking images from just 295 km away. The stunning visuals showcase shadowy craters like Prokofiev and Kandinsky, hinting at the presence of water ice. This ambitious mission, a partnership between ESA and JAXA, is set to achieve orbital insertion in 2026.

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On January 8, 2025, the BepiColombo spacecraft soared above Mercury, snapping breathtaking images from just 295 km away. The stunning visuals showcase shadowy craters like Prokofiev and Kandinsky, hinting at the presence of water ice. This ambitious mission, a partnership between ESA and JAXA, is set to achieve orbital insertion in 2026.