Collision of equal sized bodies may explain Mercurys unique composition
Sao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Sep 25, 2025
A new study suggests that Mercury's unusual structure may have resulted from a grazing collision between two similar sized protoplanets, rather than a rare catastrophic impact with a much larger bod ... more
Tidal forces from the Sun may have shaped Mercury's tectonic features
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 23, 2025
New research from the University of Bern reveals that tidal forces from the Sun may have significantly contributed to the formation of Mercury's hills and cliffs, challenging the long-standing belie ... more
Top images reveal Mercury's mysteries during BepiColombo's sixth flyby
Paris, France (SPX) Jan 10, 2025
On January 8, 2025, the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission made its sixth flyby of Mercury, completing the final gravity assist needed to position itself for orbit insertion around the planet in late 2026 ... more