NASA Parker Solar Probe
The NASA Parker Solar Probe is a spacecraft designed to study the Sun up close. Launched in August 2018, it aims to gather data about solar winds and the Sun's outer atmosphere, known as the corona. By flying within 4 million miles of the Sun's surface, it will help scientists understand solar activity and its effects on space weather.
Equipped with advanced instruments, the Parker Solar Probe collects information on magnetic fields, plasma waves, and energetic particles. This mission is crucial for improving our understanding of the Sun's behavior and its impact on the Earth and the entire solar system.