THE SCIENCE OF BEPICOLOMBO

The main scientific objectives of the mission will be achieved via a number of studies:

ØMercury and planet formation processes
 
ØMercury’s internal structure/dynamic and physical characterization
 
ØMercury’s surface composition and evolution
 
ØMercury’s interactions with its environment
 
ØMercury’s magnetosphere
 
ØMercury’s exosphere
 
ØScience beyond Mercury (General Relativity)

 

In order to expand the scope of these studies, while fine-tuning their operational details, a number of disciplinary working groups have been established.