J James S Guest Oct 9, 2008 #1 Since this is the 2nd "flyby" of Mercury by the "Messenger" probe this year, and the probe is schedule to go into orbit around Mercury in 2011, why could it not go into orbit NOW?
Since this is the 2nd "flyby" of Mercury by the "Messenger" probe this year, and the probe is schedule to go into orbit around Mercury in 2011, why could it not go into orbit NOW?
