http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/space/10/07/mercury.mission/index.htmlThe NASA ship is more than halfway through a five-billion-mile journey that should take it around the sun 15 times and put it into the Mercury's orbit in March 2011.
The purpose of the Mercury Fly-by mission is to capture new images and collect data about the surface and atmosphere of the planet Mercury. This will help scientists better understand the geology, composition, and history of Mercury.
The spacecraft flew within approximately 200 kilometers of Mercury's surface during the fly-by, allowing for detailed images and measurements to be taken.
The new images have revealed previously unseen details of Mercury's surface, including craters, mountains, and other geological features. They have also provided insights into the planet's composition and possible past volcanic activity.
The data will be analyzed by scientists to gain a better understanding of Mercury and its place in the solar system. It will also be used to inform future missions to Mercury and other planets.
The spacecraft is currently transmitting data back to Earth, and it may take several weeks or months for all of the images to be processed and released to the public. Stay tuned for updates from the mission team as more images become available.