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NASA's Parker Solar Probe sets new record for sun proximity

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Operations teams have confirmed NASA's mission to "touch" the sun survived its record-breaking closest approach to the solar surface on Dec. 24, 2024.
The NASA Parker Solar Probe has achieved a new milestone by coming closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft, reaching within 7.26 million kilometers of the solar surface. This record-breaking approach occurred during its 18th orbit, surpassing its own previous record. The probe, launched in 2018, aims to study the Sun's outer atmosphere, the corona, to understand solar wind, magnetic fields, and other solar phenomena. This close encounter allows scientists to gather unprecedented data, enhancing our understanding of solar activity and its effects on space weather, which can impact satellite operations, power grids, and astronaut safety. The mission continues to provide valuable insights into the Sun's behavior, contributing to our knowledge of solar physics and space environment.

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