NASA solar probe to make closest approach to Sun in April
Science | January 30, 2019 9:39 ISTThe spacecraft completed its first orbit of the Sun, reaching the point in its orbit farthest from our star, called aphelion, NASA said in a statement.
The spacecraft completed its first orbit of the Sun, reaching the point in its orbit farthest from our star, called aphelion, NASA said in a statement.
Parker Solar Probe is also expected to break the record for fastest spacecraft travelling relative to the Sun.
The mission has already achieved several planned milestones towards full commissioning and operations, according to the mission controllers.
The USD 1.5 billion mission will perform the closest-ever observations of a star when it travels through the Sun's outer atmosphere, called the corona.
NASA launches its historic small car-size probe to 'touch the Sun' from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida after its scheduled launch on Saturday got scrubbed.
NASA is set to launch its historic small car-size probe to 'touch the Sun' from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida in few minutes after its scheduled launch on Saturday got scrubbed.
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