Planetary Science
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialBepiColombo 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.
Orbital Attempt
#5,787
ASA Mission
#269
Pad Launch
#102
Location Launch
#284
Designator
2018-080
Oct 20, 2018, 1:45 AM
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The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
Oct 19, 2018, 10:45 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
