Mercury at the Dawn of a New Exploration Phase.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-026-72074-8 and PMC identifier 13161419.
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Abstract
Mercury’s massive metallic core, volatile-rich surface, and extreme space environment establish it as a key end-member in understanding terrestrial planet formation and evolution. With the imminent arrival of the BepiColombo mission, the planet now stands at the threshold of a transformative exploration phase.