NASA NTRS · 19720013149
The planet Mercury (1971)
Abstract
The physical properties of the planet Mercury, its surface, and atmosphere are presented for space vehicle design criteria. The mass, dimensions, mean density, and orbital and rotational motions are described. The gravity field, magnetic field, electromagnetic radiation, and charged particles in the planet's orbit are discussed. Atmospheric pressure, temperature, and composition data are given along with the surface composition, soil mechanical properties, and topography, and the surface electromagnetic and temperature properties.
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1972-03-01. The planet Mercury (1971). https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720013149
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