NASA’s Parker Solar Probe recently sent back its first detailed data after completing its record-breaking approach to the sun. The mission marks a significant milestone in understanding our closest star by providing insightful information about the previously unexplored corona.
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Parker Solar Probe Breaks Records as It Dares to Touch the Sun
In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has become the fastest human-made object as it successfully touched the sun, shattering records in the process.
NASA Embarks on Ambitious Heliophysics Decadal Survey, Recommending Flagship Missions
The National Academy of Sciences has released the Heliophysics Decadal Survey, outlining key recommendations for NASA’s future research endeavors in the field of heliophysics. The survey emphasizes the need for two flagship missions, aiming to significantly advance our understanding of the Sun and its impact on the solar system.
NASA’s Heliophysics Decadal Survey Identifies Ambitious New Missions
The National Academy of Sciences has released its latest decadal survey for NASA’s Heliophysics Division, outlining a comprehensive plan for the next decade of space-based research. The survey recommends the launch of two flagship missions aimed at exploring the Sun, the solar wind, and the impact of space weather on the Earth’s magnetic field.
European Space Agency Launches Twin Satellites to Study the Sun’s Corona
The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully launched two satellites, Euclid and JUICE, on a mission to explore the Sun’s corona and gain a deeper understanding of the Sun’s impact on the solar system. The twin satellites will work in tandem to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere and its effects on the solar wind.