The MESSENGER spacecraft is the first ever to orbit the planet Mercury, and the spacecraft's seven scientific instruments and radio science investigation are unraveling the history and evolution of the solar system's innermost planet. In the mission's more than four years of orbital operations, MESSENGER has acquired over 250,000 images and extensive other data sets. MESSENGER's highly successful orbital mission is about to come to an end, as the spacecraft runs out of propellant and the force o

Discover the key facts about Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun. | National Space Centre

Massive ISS flying over Mercury! | Space Fact

How Long Would It Take a Spacecraft to Reach Each Planet from Earth? 🚀🌌 Ever wondered how long it takes a real spacecraft to reach other planets in our Solar System? 🌠 From speedy trips to Venus taking just a few months, to distant journeys to Neptune lasting over a decade — these missions show how vast and fascinating our Solar System truly is. 🌍✨ Discover the average travel times of past and future missions exploring Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, and beyond. 🚀 #SpaceFacts #SolarSystem #NASA #As