NASA’s Parker Solar Probe achieved a record-breaking fly-by, coming within 3.8 million miles of the Sun’s surface. The spacecraft endured extreme temperatures and radiation, successfully sending back signals to confirm its safety after the daring approach. This mission aims to…
On Christmas Eve, the Parker Solar Probe made history by coming within 6.1 million kilometers of the Sun, the closest any spacecraft has ever been. Launched in August 2018, the probe aims to study solar storms and their effects on…
On Christmas Eve, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made history by approaching the Sun within 6.1 million kilometers, setting a new record for solar proximity. The spacecraft, launched in August 2018, will take years to analyze the data collected during this…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is about to fly closer to the Sun than any human-made object ever has, reaching an altitude of over six million kilometers on Christmas Eve. The probe, launched in August 2018, is designed to withstand extreme…
The Parker Solar Probe is poised to make its closest approach to the Sun on December 24, 2023, as part of its seven-year mission by NASA launched in August 2018. The unmanned spacecraft will fly within 6.2 million kilometers of…
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched Proba-3, a mission designed to advance understanding of the Sun’s inner corona. Utilizing technology developed by a Cork-based company, the mission employs two satellites to create the first-ever man-made solar eclipse. This…
