A Mercury Rover Could Explore the Planet by Sticking to the Terminator
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A mercury rover is being considered to explore the planet by operating near the terminator, the boundary between day and night. This concept is being discussed as a potential approach for a mercury rover mission. The details of the mission and the rover's design are not specified in the available reports.
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