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  • March 29, 2026

    Mariner 10 Makes First Fly By of Mercury

    On March 29, 1974, Mariner 10 became the first space probe to fly by Mercury. It would eventually send back over 2,700 photos, capturing nearly half of the planet’s surface.
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