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2 spacecraft will soon reach Mercury after 8 years in space. Here's what BepiColombo can do - Space

The tiny planet hides big mysteries that scientists can't wait to tackle.

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By Meghan Bartels

Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 13h ago

2 spacecraft will soon reach Mercury after 8 years in space. Here's what BepiColombo can do - Space

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