NASA’s Parker Probe makes historic closest flyby of the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe flew approximately 6.1 million kilometers from the Sun, setting a new record for the closest approach to the star. This distance is nearly ten times closer than Mercury’s orbit around the Sun.

The probe traversed the Sun’s outer atmosphere, enduring intense heat and radiation. Such extreme conditions are critical for studying solar phenomena up close.

Communication with the probe will remain interrupted for several days. Scientists expect to receive a signal by December 27...