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On Its Way To Mercury, This European Space Probe Just Swung By Venus

The European Space Agency's first mission to Mercury blasts off with a trio of crafts on October 19, 2018. BepiColombo passed by Venus on its way to Mercury Tuesday morning. (AFP via Getty Images)
The European Space Agency's first mission to Mercury blasts off with a trio of crafts on October 19, 2018. BepiColombo passed by Venus on its way to Mercury Tuesday morning. (AFP via Getty Images)

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