ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Colonization of Mercury

Mercury is a planet that is very close to the sun and it's very hot, like an oven. There are a few reasons why we don't colonize Mercury.

First, its proximity to the sun makes it too hot for humans to live there. The temperature can be over 800 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and -290 degrees Fahrenheit at night, which is colder than Antarctica.

Second, Mercury has a very thin atmosphere that cannot support human life. The atmosphere is made up of mostly helium and hydrogen, which means there is no air to breathe.

Finally, the surface of Mercury is covered in craters and rocky terrain. There is no water or breathable air, and the terrain is too dangerous for humans to explore without proper protection.

Overall, while Mercury may seem like a fascinating place to explore, it's just too hot, too cold, and too dangerous for humans to colonize.