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BepiColombo snaps Mercury's dark craters and volcanic plainsThe BepiColombo spacecraft is due to start orbiting Mercury next year, but a recent flyby has captured breathtaking images of its pockmarked surface ...
The BepiColombo spacecraft flew less than 200 miles from Mercury's surface and photographed volcanic plains and icy craters.
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Jaw-dropping photos of Mercury’s surface sent back by spacecraftThis image provided by European Space Agency shows close-up photos of Mercury showing northern plains taken by the European-Japanese spacecraft BepiColombo.(AP) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A spacecraft has ...
In a thrilling close approach, the BepiColombo mission captured its final, stunning images of Mercury before its orbit ...
The BepiColombo spacecraft has sent back three images of Mercury after a brief flyby of the planet on Jan. 8, 2025.
ESA and JAXA's BepiColombo mission recently completed its last flyby of Mercury, revealing stunning details about the ...
A spacecraft has beamed back some of the best close-up photos ever of Mercury’s north pole. The European and Japanese robotic explorer swooped as close as 183 miles (295 kilometers) above Mercury ...
Nearby volcanic plains and the largest impact cater on Mercury–over 930 miles wide–are also visible. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. By signing up you agree to our ...
The close-up images reveal craters, the floors of which are in permanent shadow, and vast sunlit northern plains.
Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.
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