Why is the Closest Planet Also the Most Difficult to Visit?

The video discusses the challenges of visiting Mercury, the closest planet to Earth, and the MESSENGER mission, which was the first to orbit Mercury. It explains the difficulties due to Mercury's proximity to the Sun and the innovative route developed by Chen Wan Yen to overcome these challenges. The MESSENGER mission, launched by NASA, successfully orbited Mercury, providing valuable scientific data and images, despite initial setbacks and the harsh conditions of the planet.

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