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Mercury - NASA Science

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NASA's Mariner 10 spacecraft took its first image of Mercury on March 24, 1974. This picture was taken from a... Gray planet Mercury against the darkness of ... August 29, 2018

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What Is the Planet Mercury?(Grades 5-8) - NASA

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Mercury is the smallest and fastest planet in the solar system. It is named after the Roman messenger god Mercury, the fastest Roman god. March 30, 2011

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Mercury-Atlas 6: Friendship 7 - NASA

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An Atlas launch vehicle propelled the Friendship 7 Mercury spacecraft into Earth orbit and enabled astronaut John Glenn to circle Earth three times. March 8, 2023

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A Closer Look at Mercury’s Spin and Gravity Reveals the Planet’s Inner Solid Core - NASA

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NASA Scientists found evidence that Mercury's inner core is indeed solid and that it is very nearly the same size as Earth's inner core. April 17, 2019

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Mercury Globe: 0°N, 180°E - NASA Science

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The above image shows an orthographic projection of this global mosaic centered at 0°N, 180°E. Caloris basin is prominently featured in this view, ... February 6, 2026

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Mercury as Never Seen Before - NASA Science

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The spectacular image shown here is one of the first to be returned and shows a WAC image of the departing planet taken about 90 minutes after the spacecraft's ... January 21, 2026

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Mercury Poster - Version A - NASA Science

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View All Topics A-Z · Home · Missions · Humans in Space ... Mercury Poster – Version A ... Mercury is appropriately named for the swiftest of the ancient Roman gods ... March 29, 2022

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Mercury-Redstone 3: Freedom 7 - NASA

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The first U.S. human spaceflight on May 5, 1961, Mercury Redstone 3 was piloted by astronaut Alan Shepard. The main scientific objective of project Mercury ... March 7, 2023

Project Mercury - NASA

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Initiated in 1958, completed in 1963, Project Mercury was the United States' first human spaceflight program. March 24, 2023

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MESSENGER - NASA Science

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NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft orbited Mercury for more than four years. Among its accomplishments, the mission determined Mercury's surface composition, August 27, 2020

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Mercury 3D Model - NASA Science

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View All Topics A-Z · Home · Missions · Humans in Space · Earth · The Solar System · The ... Mercury 3D Model. Mercury appears gray with white patches. Full globe ... September 28, 2013

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Water Ice on Mercury - NASA

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This orthographic projection view provides a look at Mercury's north polar region. Instrument: Mercury Dual Imaging System (MDIS)Arecibo Radar Image: In ... April 16, 2015

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What Is the Planet Mercury? (Grades K-4) - NASA

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Mercury is a planet in our solar system. It is the smallest of the eight planets.Mercury goes around the sun the fastest of all the planets. March 30, 2011

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45 Years Ago: Mariner 10 First to Explore Mercury - NASA

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A unique opportunity presented itself in 1973 to send a spacecraft to visit both Venus and Mercury in a single mission. Using gravity assist, a technique. March 29, 2019

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Unmasking the Secrets of Mercury - NASA Science

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The MASCS instrument onboard NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft was designed to study both the exosphere and surface of Mercury in order to learn more about the ... April 6, 2026

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Enhanced Color Mercury Map - NASA Science

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This enhanced color map was produced by using images from the color base map imaging campaign during MESSENGER's primary mission. November 27, 2019

Mercury: Facts

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Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system and nearest to the Sun. It's only slightly larger than Earth's Moon.

Mercury

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Mercury is only slightly larger than Earth's Moon. It's the fastest planet, zipping around the Sun every 88 Earth days. Mercury is named for the swiftest of the ...

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Planet Mercury - NASA Science

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About the Planets

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Our solar system has eight planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. There are five officially recognized dwarf planets in our ...

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Mercury - NASA Science

What Is the Planet Mercury?(Grades 5-8) - NASA

Mercury-Atlas 6: Friendship 7 - NASA

A Closer Look at Mercury’s Spin and Gravity Reveals the Planet’s Inner Solid Core - NASA

Mercury Globe: 0°N, 180°E - NASA Science

Mercury as Never Seen Before - NASA Science

Mercury Poster - Version A - NASA Science

Mercury-Redstone 3: Freedom 7 - NASA

Project Mercury - NASA

MESSENGER - NASA Science

Mercury 3D Model - NASA Science

Water Ice on Mercury - NASA

What Is the Planet Mercury? (Grades K-4) - NASA