AkaSci, (edited ) Uh-oh! BepiColombo, the joint ESA/JAXA mission to Mercury, has experienced an issue that is preventing the spacecraft’s thrusters from operating at full power.
#BepiColombo uses solar arrays and electric propulsion to generate thrust during its complex journey from Earth to Mercury.
After a problem on Apr 26, electrical power from the Transfer Module was restored to 90%, but it is not sufficient for full thrust.
The 4th gravity assist is planned for Sept.
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https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Operations/Glitch_on_BepiColombo_work_ongoing_to_restore_spacecraft_to_full_thrust
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