Harshita Sinha
The Sun is the source of life on Earth, but its inner workings are still not fully understood. By studying the Sun, we can gain insights into solar wind, coronal heating, and space weather events that impact our planet.
The Parker Solar Probe is designed to explore the Sun's corona, the outer atmosphere that's millions of degrees hotter than the surface. The spacecraft will study the solar wind, magnetic fields, and the Sun's energetic particles.
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The Parker Solar Probe is equipped with four suites of instruments, including the Solar Wind Electrons Alphas and Protons (SWEAP) investigation and the Integrated Science Investigation of the Sun (ISIS).
The Parker Solar Probe has already made several groundbreaking discoveries, including the detection of switchbacks in the solar wind and the observation of the Sun's magnetic field.
The Parker Solar Probe has set a new record for the closest human-made object to the Sun, approaching within 15 million miles of the surface.
The Parker Solar Probe will continue to explore the Sun's corona and gather data until 2025. The mission's findings will help scientists better understand the Sun and its impact on the solar system.
The Parker Solar Probe is revolutionizing our understanding of the Sun and its impact on the solar system. Join us as we continue to explore the wonders of our universe.