NASA is preparing for a historic mission to "touch" the sun with its Parker Solar Probe. Launched in August 2018, the probe is set to make groundbreaking advancements in understanding our closest star.
Unlike previous solar missions, Parker Solar Probe will travel directly into the sun's atmosphere, coming closer to the surface than any spacecraft before
This journey aims to unravel mysteries about the sun's outer layer, including the origin of its powerful solar winds and the behavior of solar flares.
Key to the mission is the probe’s heat shield, designed to withstand temperatures exceeding 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit
By collecting data in real-time, Parker Solar Probe will provide insights into the sun’s dynamic processes, helping scientists predict space weather that affects Earth’s climate and communication systems.
As NASA pushes forward, this mission could revolutionize our understanding of the sun’s influence on our solar system
paving the way for future exploration of other celestial bodies.