The Mercury MESSENGER mission is on the verge of history; March 18 is the date for the orbital insertion burn around Mercury, 14 minutes of nerve-wracking waiting to see if it pulls off this final critical maneuver. This particular maneuver is one that hasn't always gone well for previous planetary probes. After the loss of the Glory mission, NASA needs a win.
NASA Probe Set for Historic Arrival at Mercury This Week
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