The excerpts below are taken from Discovery Program oral history interviews conducted in 2009 by Dr. Susan Niebur and tell the story of the hurdles the MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging) mission team faced with the technical requirements of visiting Mercury, budget challenges, and schedule impacts —all while keeping their mission goals […]
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NASA History, Discovery Program, MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging)
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August 2, 2024
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