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.