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Space missions: BepiColombo nears Mercury, NASA eyes helicopters for Mars

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The BepiColombo mission, after an eight-year journey, is nearing Mercury to study the planet's origins. Meanwhile, NASA's Mars program faces a critical decision point, with helicopters being the primary option for future exploration due to a lack of new landers or rovers. AI

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Space missions: BepiColombo nears Mercury, NASA eyes helicopters for Mars

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