Mercury

Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system and the closest to the Sun. It is also a company that provides conversational AI interfaces for financial technology platforms.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the anniversary of a NASA mission to the planet, the death of Mercury 13 astronaut Wally Funk, and the deployment of its AI technology.

Latest on Mercury

• On this day in space! Aug. 3, 2004: NASA launches MESSENGER spacecraft to orbit Mercury
• Wally Funk, last of Mercury 13 and oldest woman in space, dies at 87
• Mercury Deploys Conversational AI Interface Across FinTech Platform
• New moon of June 2026 brings stunning views of Mercury, Venus and Jupiter
• Catch Mercury shining at its best on June 15 before it slips back into the sun's glare
• Mercury CEO Says AI Is Breaking the Old Startup Model
• MESSENGER spacecraft aimed to orbit Mercury for the first time to hunt for clues of water on the tiny, innermost planet

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