NASA's Parker Solar Probe Makes Historic Sun-Dive!
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has shattered records, diving to within a scorching 3.8 million miles of the Sun's surface. Since its 2018 launch, the spacecraft has been using Venus's gravitational pull to edge ever closer to the star, now reaching unprecedented proximity just in time for the solar maximum. Armed with a heat shield capable of withstanding temperatures of 2,500°F, the probe keeps its instruments cool at a mere 85°F, offering invaluable insights into the Sun's behavior—insights that could reveal secrets about solar eclipses and storms.
Dec 25