Closest to the Sun yet, Mercury has craters that could be coldest in Solar System
India TodayThe joint European and Japanese space agency's BepiColombo mission has successfully completed its sixth and final flyby of Mercury, capturing stunning images of the planet's surface and paving the way for its upcoming orbital insertion in late 2026. European Space Agency Director General Josef Aschbacher revealed the first images, showcasing possibly icy craters that remain in permanent shadow and vast volcanic plains. These craters are among the coldest locations in the Solar System, despite Mercury being the closest planet to the Sun. As scientists analyze these breathtaking images, they anticipate that BepiColombo will unlock further secrets about Mercury's composition and geological history once it begins its primary mission phase in two years.
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