BepiColombo probe captures breathtaking images of Mercury's dark side.
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The BepiColombo probe completed its third fly-by of Mercury, capturing images of the planet's dark side. The probe will make three more visits before settling into orbit in December 2025. The two orbiters will gather data to advance understanding of Mercury's evolution, interior, composition, magnetosphere, and surface. The visit will also test Einstein's Theory of General Relativity.
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- Mercury Probe Captures Breathtaking New Images During Latest Flyby Gizmodo
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- Probe captures stunning up-close views of Mercury's landscape CBS News
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