Mercury Landing: Which Spacecraft Has Touched the Surface?

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There has never been a spacecraft that has landed on Mercury.

While several spacecraft have flown by and orbited Mercury, the extreme temperatures and harsh environment of the planet make landing a very difficult task.

The most notable mission to Mercury was MESSENGER, which orbited the planet from 2011 to 2015, sending back a wealth of data and images.

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