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science1 year ago•4 min saved

Increased Auroras Expected as Sun Reaches Solar Maximum

The sun is currently at its solar maximum, a period of heightened activity in its 11-year cycle, leading to increased solar storms and auroras. This active phase is expected to continue over the next year. NASA's Parker Solar Probe will soon make its closest approach to the sun, potentially providing valuable insights into solar activity. While the increased solar activity results in stunning auroras, it can also disrupt GPS systems and satellites.

via NBC News|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

NASA's Parker Probe Embarks on Historic 'Touchdown' Mission to the Sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is poised to make history by becoming the fastest human-made object and getting the closest to the Sun than any other spacecraft before. On December 24, 2024, it will pass the Sun at a record-breaking speed and proximity, aiming to gather critical data on the Sun's corona and solar wind. This mission is expected to enhance our understanding of solar processes, improve space weather predictions, and inform future space endeavors, potentially impacting lunar missions and the safety of astronauts and technology on Earth.

via Giant Freakin Robot|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"NASA's Historic Solar Probe Mission Poised to 'Touch' the Sun in 2024"

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make history by reaching speeds of 435,000 mph and approaching within 3.8 million miles of the Sun's surface, aiming to study the Sun's corona and improve our understanding of solar processes and space weather. This mission, likened to the Moon landing of 1969, will help protect Earth's infrastructure and future astronauts from solar phenomena. The probe's close approach and record-breaking speed are scheduled for December 24 next year, with significant scientific breakthroughs anticipated.

via Bored Panda|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

NASA's Parker Probe Set for Historic 'Touchdown' on the Sun in 2024

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make a historic approach to the Sun, coming within 3.8 million miles of its atmosphere, the closest a human-made object has ever been. This event, likened to the Moon landing of 1969, will see the probe endure extreme temperatures while providing valuable data on the Sun's properties and space weather. The mission aims to enhance our understanding of the Sun and improve our ability to live and work in space.

via Futurism|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"NASA's Parker Probe Prepares for Historic Solar Encounter in 2024"

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make history by "touching the Sun" on December 24, 2024, aiming to sample a star's atmosphere for the first time. Launched in 2018, the probe will fly closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft, enduring extreme conditions to gather data that could enhance our understanding of solar phenomena and improve space weather forecasting. This mission is considered a monumental achievement in space exploration, comparable to the Moon landing of 1969.

via ScienceAlert|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"NASA's Parker Solar Probe Set for Historic Sun Touchdown in 2024"

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make history by the end of 2024 as it approaches the sun within 6 million kilometers, becoming the fastest human-made object ever. The mission aims to study the sun's corona, which is hotter than its surface, and to understand solar processes like solar winds and storms. This could lead to improved forecasting of space weather events that affect Earth. The probe's unique trajectory, aided by Venus's gravity, will culminate in its closest pass to the sun before its orbit changes, preventing further close encounters.

via FRANCE 24 English|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

NASA's Parker Solar Probe Aims to Make Historic 'Touch' with the Sun in 2024

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make a historic encounter with the Sun on December 24, 2024, aiming to "touch the Sun" by flying within its atmosphere at a speed of 195 km/s. This mission, likened to the Moon landing of 1969, will allow scientists to study the solar wind and the Sun's atmosphere up close, providing insights that could impact life and technology on Earth. The probe will endure extreme conditions, venturing closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"NASA's Parker Solar Probe Targets Historic Sun Touchdown in 2024"

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is scheduled to make a historic flight past the Sun on December 24, 2024, moving at a speed of 195 km/s. This mission, described as "touching the Sun," aims to collect the first-ever samples of a star's atmosphere and will bring the probe closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft, venturing within Mercury's orbit. The mission's goal is to enhance our understanding of solar phenomena, such as the origin and evolution of solar wind, and to improve forecasting of space weather that affects Earth. The probe will endure extreme conditions, and scientists are eager to discover new information about solar processes.

via Business Insider|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

NASA's Parker Probe Targets Historic Sun Touchdown in 2024

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make history with a "Sun landing" in December 2024, coming within 6.1 million kilometers of the Sun's surface at speeds of 435,000 mph. This close approach, likened to the significance of the 1969 Moon landing, will see the spacecraft endure temperatures of around 1,400C. The mission, launched in 2018, aims to make multiple close encounters with the Sun to gather unprecedented data about our star.

via The News International|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Parker Solar Probe's Imminent 'Touch' with the Sun Marks Historic NASA Mission"

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make history on December 24, 2024, by coming within 6.1 million kilometers of the Sun's surface, the closest any human-made object has ever been. Traveling at a speed of 195 km/s, the mission aims to provide groundbreaking insights into solar processes, which is particularly significant as humanity considers returning to the Moon and establishing a permanent presence there. The probe will face extreme temperatures and will use a thick heat shield to protect its instruments while capturing data on the solar environment.

via WION|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Parker Solar Probe's Unprecedented Close Encounter with the Sun"

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make a historic approach to the Sun on December 24, 2024, coming within 6.1 million kilometers and reaching speeds of 195 km/s. This close encounter aims to study the Sun's corona to better understand phenomena like coronal heating and solar wind acceleration. The probe is protected by a heat shield that allows it to withstand temperatures up to 1,400C. Insights from this mission could improve our understanding of space weather and inform safety measures for future space missions.

via BNN Breaking|

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