NASA's Parker Solar Probe Touches The Sun For The First Time

In August 2018, NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe to study the sun's corona. The probe aims to solve mysteries about the sun's atmosphere, such as its high temperature and the solar wind's origin. In 2021, Parker entered the corona, marking a significant milestone. It discovered that the boundary between the corona and solar wind is irregular, and identified switchbacks in the solar wind. These findings help us understand the sun's influence on the solar system and the potential for life beyond Earth.

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