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
Mars Gravity Assist
12 Mar 2025
Location
48.0-day trail Sun Earth Mars Didymos Hera
Julian Date: 2460747.0
ISO Date: 2025-03-12T12:00 UTC
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Timeline
Deep Space Maneuver 1
est. Nov 2024
Launch
7 Oct 2024
Deep Space Maneuver 2
15 Feb 2026
Dimorphos Rendezvous
est. Nov 2026