Some records are made for breaking! Say hello to the fastest-moving human-made object, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe. On a mission to “touch” the Sun, this spacecraft is set to make history on Dec. 24, 2024, by making its closest dive through the Sun’s upper atmosphere, known as the corona. Join NASA experts live on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. ET as they take your questions about the mission, the currently high activity phase of the Sun, and more. Submit questions using #askNASA.
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GSFC_NSL_Parker_Solar_Probe_Ep61
Date Created
December 17, 2024
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GSFC
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Virtual Episode
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