Spacecraft Arrive at Mysterious Mercury Planet

After an eight-year journey, two spacecraft have reached Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system. This mission, called BepiColombo, is a collaboration between the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. It aims to learn more about Mercury's surface and its unique features. This exciting exploration helps scientists understand more about our solar system and the planets within it.

Based on reporting from Smithsonian Magazine. Read the original story →