NASA probe makes history with closest-ever approach to the Sun
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The Parker Solar Probe has made history by flying just 6.1 million kilometers above the Sun— the closest approach of any human-made object to a star.
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Scientists believe studying the Sun up close will enhance understanding of its effects on our solar system and contribute to the quest for habitable worlds beyond Earth.
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The probe experienced a successful close approach on December 24, traveling at a record-breaking speed of 430,000 miles per hour and penetrating the Sun's outer atmosphere.
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The Parker Solar Probe, launched in 2018, is equipped with a heat shield capable of withstanding extreme temperatures in the Sun's corona, ensuring its operation and data collection.
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