You are designing a spacecraft to land on the surface of the planet...

You are designing a spacecraft to land on the surface of the planet Mercury. Which of the following methods might be considered

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Select one or more:

A. A heat shield to protect it from entry into the atmosphere

B. Rocket engines to slow the spacecraft

C. A parachute for descent

D. A "skycrane" system like that used by the Mars Curiosity rover