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.