Description: Understanding Mercury and how it formed is critical to better understanding the conditions on and evolution of the inner planets. Fortified against the searing conditions near the Sun, MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging) provided the first images of the entire planet. The mission also collected detailed information on the composition and structure of Mercury's crust, its geologic history, the nature of its thin atmosphere and active magnetosphere, and the makeup of its core and polar materials.
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2025年01月01日