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First published images from Mercury orbit
For the first time, NASA has published images of Mercury taken directly from the planet's orbit.
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Ambitious space missions
If you think 2010 is a successful year of space exploration, consider it again.
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Astronomical phenomena worth watching in 2011
The convergence of 4 planets, 4 solar eclipses and 2 eclipses as well as exciting meteor battles will be the most fascinating astronomical phenomena for sky lovers in 20…
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New volcano works on Mercury
Scientists say they have just identified the location of some recently active volcanoes on Mercury.
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The earth can hit the
As the sun turns into a red giant, the orbits of the planets near it will be disordered, leading to the risk of collisions between the planet and Mars and Venus.
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The 'dead planet' used to be a giant fire cauldron
Although it is considered geologically dead planet, Mercury was very excited by the activity of numerous volcanoes on the surface a few billion years ago.
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Messenger ship is about to fly Mercury
NASA's Aeronautics and Space Agency has just said that the Mercury probe called Messenger will have the solar system's smallest cross-flight flight early next week.
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Mercury surface formed by volcanic activity and iron deficiency
The role of volcanic activity on Mercury surface formation is much greater than what scientists think. This result was obtained by multi-spectral imaging data collected…
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Mercury is getting smaller
The size of Glass, the smallest planet in the solar system, is getting smaller and smaller ...
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Europe and Japan cooperate to study Mercury
The European Aerospace (ESA) has signed a contract to manufacture BepiColombo, the first co-operative space device between Europe and Japan to launch Mercury research.
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Add evidence of volcanoes operating on Mercury
The Messenger ship flew over Mercury on January 14 and found more evidence of a volcanic activity on a large planet near the Sun.
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Visit the inner planet of the solar system
On the morning of January 14, Messenger - the first ship to visit Mercury for more than 30 years - has just passed this tiny planet at a distance of only 200 km. This is…
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Messenger ship for the first time across Mercury
On January 15, NASA's Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) said the Mercury probe called Messenger is currently flying across the planet's smallest planet. Thus, after 33…
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The pioneer in the American space sector died
Walter Schirra - American space pioneer, one of the first seven astronauts to explore Mercury - the astronaut group made NASA's earliest flight, died at the age of 84. H…
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Decode the mystery of Mercury's personality
Mercury tiny, the innermost planet of the solar system, seems to have a semi-solid nucleus. The finding may help explain the planet's weak magnetic field. Due to its sma…