NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully navigated its closest approach to the sun, sending back a signal that confirms its survival. The probe traveled 3.8 million miles from the sun’s surface during its historic encounter. This achievement marks an important milestone for the mission, which aims to study the sun’s corona and magnetic field.
According to NASA, the Parker Solar Probe has transmitted a beacon tone indicating it’s in good health and operating normally. This signal confirms that the probe is functioning as expected after its close passage of the sun. The successful encounter provides valuable insights into the sun’s behavior and its effects on space exploration.
The Parker Solar Probe is now headed to Venus, where it will study the planet’s atmosphere and magnetic field. The mission has provided significant advancements in our understanding of the sun and its impact on the solar system.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/12/27/parker-solar-probe-sun-nasa-update