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Who runs space missions?
Space missions like BepiColombo are often huge international collaborations. In this case, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) pooled their expertise and resources. This allows for shared costs, diverse scientific perspectives, and a greater chance of success for ambitious projects exploring our solar system.
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