NASA's Parker Solar Probe Dares the Unthinkable with Record-Setting Solar Encounter
In a historic event that's blazing trails in solar science, NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the Sun than ever before, skimming the solar surface at an astounding speed of 394,736 mph and facing temperatures up to 2,500°F. The probe's 18th close encounter aims to unravel the mysteries of solar wind and space weather, setting the stage for future scientific breakthroughs.
Dec 27