spacecraft attempt to go to Mercury

An example of anthropomorphism in public science discourse:

"In the 50 years since Mariner 10 launched, only two other spacecraft have attempted the journey to Mercury."

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Author: Keith

Former school and college science teacher, teacher educator, research supervisor, and research methods lecturer. Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the University of Cambridge.