BepiColombo Mercury orbit insertion

European Space Agency: BepiColombo Mercury orbit insertion, Saturday, November 21, 2026, Mercury orbit. Scheduled.

The composite BepiColombo spacecraft is due to enter orbit around Mercury. The mission is led by ESA in close collaboration with JAXA.

Who’s involved

• European Space Agency (host, organizer)
• Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (participant)

Tickets and details: www.esa.int

Last updated 2026-10-21.