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A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decadelong voyage

Columbian | Vancouver

Sep 3, 2026

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Two Mercury-bound spacecraft left their mother ship behind on Thursday and headed down the home stretch of their nearly decadelong voyage to the solar system…

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A pair of spacecraft draw closer to Mercury after nearly decadelong voyage

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