BepiColombo spacecraft flies by Mercury, sees volcanic plain and impact craters The BepiColombo spacecraft has captured the 1st mid-infrared portrait of Mercury. Astrobitica December 19, 2024 (Last updated: December 19, 2024) 1 minute read The BepiColombo spacecraft has captured the 1st mid-infrared portrait of Mercury. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: K2 Space lands $30 million military contract for “Mega” satellite missionNext: China nears record launch year with Ceres-1 and SAR satellite missions