NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Sets New Record in Solar Exploration

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has set a new record by approaching within 4.51 million miles of the Sun, marking its 20th close encounter. This milestone promises to enhance our understanding of solar phenomena, including the coronal heating problem and the dynamics of the Sun’s magnetic field. As scientists analyze data from this groundbreaking mission, they aim to uncover insights that could improve predictions of solar storms and their effects on Earth.