Illustration of MESSENGER's Orbit Observations (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Illustration of MESSENGER's Orbit Observations

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NASA and MIT scientists analyzed subtle changes in Mercury's motion to learn about the Sun and how its dynamics influence the planet's orbit. The position of Mercury over time was determined from radio tracking data obtained while NASA's MESSENGER mission was active.

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NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

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