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NASA’s Messenger mission findings indicate presence of ice on Mercury! Check surprising facts

Recent revelations from NASA's MESSENGER mission have challenged long-standing beliefs about Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system. Traditionally considered too close to the Sun to harbor ice, Mercury's scorching surface temperatures exceeding 700 K (426 C) seemed inhospitable to any form of frozen water. However, radar imaging from Earth has unveiled areas of high reflectivity near Mercury's poles, indicating the presence of ice, a discovery reminiscent of findings on the Moon. NASA MESSENGER mission…