OR Parker Solar Probe NASA’s probe is set to make history by approaching the Sun at the closest distance ever recorded, coming within 6.2 million kilometers of the Sun’s surface on December 24. Launched on August 2018this space mission is gradually approaching the Sun, studying its outer atmosphere, the corona, in order to better understand the Sun’s activity and its effect on space weather.

OR Parker Solar Probetraveling at 692,000 kilometers per hour, has already broken records for the closest human object to the Sun, surpassing the previous record set by the spacecraft Helios 2 in 1976. During this final approach, the spacecraft will pass through creatures and may encounter a solar flare, providing unparalleled images of the Sun’s dynamics.

One of the key features of the mission is its protective heat shield, which is designed to withstand temperatures of up to 2,500°F, protecting the spacecraft’s sensitive scientific instruments. This shield has ensured the success of the mission, allowing the collection of valuable data on the solar wind and the energy emitted by the Sun.

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Recent transits of Venus have helped adjust Parker Solar Probe’s orbit to bring it closer to the Sun. This mission will provide critical information about solar phenomena that can affect satellites and astronauts, improving our understanding of space weather and protecting future space missions.