NASA's Parker Solar Probe successfully navigates the Sun's corona, setting a new record for closest human-made approach to a star. Data transmission is expected to begin soon, offering valuable insights into the Sun's behavior.
NASA 's Parker Solar Probe successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the Sun , reaching just 6.1 million kilometers from its surface. The probe entered the Sun 's outer atmosphere, the corona, and is operating autonomously. Data from the flyby is expected to start transmitting on January 1st. This milestone will offer insights into the Sun ’s behavior during its 11-year solar cycle.
Traveling at 692,000 kilometers per hour, the probe withstands temperatures up to 982 degrees Celsius thanks to a heat shield. Data transmission is expected to begin on January 1st, with early scientific results anticipated within weeks
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