The Parker Solar Probe, launched in 2018, aims to fly closer to the sun than any object ever has, reaching within 3.8 million miles.
With speeds hitting 430,000 mph, the Parker Solar Probe is the fastest spacecraft built, equipped with a heat shield enduring temperatures up to 2,500°F.
Scientists are eager to uncover why the sun's corona is hundreds of times hotter than its surface and understand the dynamics of solar wind.
While the sun's rays support life on Earth, intense solar storms can disrupt radio communications and power, highlighting its dual nature.
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