Launch Overview
Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Agency
Arianespace
Site / Pad
CSG / ELA3
Outcome
Success
Flight
VA245 (5105)
COSPAR Designator
2018-080
Mission
BepiColombo (Planetary Science)
BepiColombo is a joint mission of the ESA and the JAXA to the planet Mercury. The mission comprises two satellites to be launched together: the Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and the Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MMO). The mission will perform a comprehensive study of Mercury, including its magnetic field, magnetosphere, interior structure and surface.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Ariane 5 ECA
Provider
Arianespace
Agency launches
269 (7 YTD)
Site launches
284 (7 YTD)
Pad launches
102 (5 YTD)