Ralph McNutt2008
MESSENGER measurements show that Mercury possesses a structured and variable exosphere extending far above the planet.
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MESSENGER measurements show that Mercury possesses a structured and variable exosphere extending far above the planet.
MESSENGER observations show that Mercury's exosphere and anti-sunward tail contain multiple species with differing spatial distributions.
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