Hera

Hera will investigate the aftermath of the DART spacecraft's 2022 impact on asteroid Dimorphos, advancing our understanding of asteroid deflection as a planetary defense technique.
Mission Link
Dimorphos Orbiter ESA
Location
Hera Sun Earth Mars Didymos
Julian Date: 2461096
ISO Date: 2026-02-25
Estrack Network: CEB (Cebreros, Spain)
Timeline
Deep Space Maneuver 2
15 Feb 2026
Mars Gravity Assist
12 Mar 2025
Deep Space Maneuver 1
est. Nov 2024
Launch
7 Oct 2024
Dimorphos Rendezvous
est. Nov 2026