NASA’s Parker probe rings back home

NASA's Parker Solar Probe completes historic Christmas Eve flyby of the sun — but it could take days to know if it survived
NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the sun than any human-made object ever — a stunning technological feat that scientists liken to the historic Apollo moon landing in 1969.
NASA confirms Parker Solar Probe survived solar close encounter
NASA has confirmed that its Parker Solar Probe is safe and fully operational after its Christmas Eve close encounter with the Sun. On December 24, 2024, the robotic probe came within a record 3.8 million miles (6.
NASA’s Parker probe rings back home after historic sun flyby at 430,000 mph
The Parker Solar Probe broke its record by flying closer to the sun than ever before, reaching a distance of just 3.8 million miles (6.1 million km) from its surface. During this encounter, the probe achieved a record-breaking speed of 430,000 miles per hour, making it the fastest human-made object in history.
Parker Solar Probe to make closest-ever approach to sun on Christmas Eve, NASA says
Hurtling around the sun at approximately 430,000 mph, the uncrewed vehicle is expected to come within 3.8 million miles of the sun.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe celebrates Christmas with record smashing 'kiss' of the sun
The daring NASA spacecraft made its closest-ever approach to the sun at 6:53 a.m. EST (1153 GMT) on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24).
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Preps for Record-Breaking Christmas Eve Flyby
The Parker Solar Probe will swoop just 6.1 million kilometers above the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve. Scientists are thrilled at what we might learn
NASA's Parker Solar Probe will reach its closest-ever point to the sun on Christmas Eve
NASA's record-breaking Parker Solar Probe will smash its own personal bests for proximity to the sun and fastest speed by a human-made object when it whizzes past our star on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24).
On Christmas Eve, Parker Solar Probe Will Make Humanity’s Closest Solar Pass
NASA has scheduled an early Christmas present for solar researchers on Tuesday, December 24, when the Parker Solar Probe will pass 6.1 million kilometers (3.8 million miles) from the Sun – closer than it or any other spacecraft has ever gone before.
Parker Solar Probe to make history with closest-ever Sun flyby on Christmas Eve
Parker will fly a mere 3.8 million miles above Sun’s blazing surface, reaching a staggering 430,000 mph speed during this closest approach.
What time is the NASA Parker Solar Probe's closest sun flyby ever on Christmas Eve?
A NASA spacecraft is about to give astronomers an epic early Christmas present with the closest ever flyby of the sun on Dec. 24, but if you're wondering exactly when the ambitious solar encounter will occur, don't worry. We've got you covered.
NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
NASA probe to make Christmas Eve trip to sun’s surface: ‘Uncharted territory’
The Parker probe was launched in 2018 as part of NASA’s Living With a Star program with the aim of “touching” the sun. It has ...
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NASA's Parker Solar Probe makes historic approach to the sun on Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve morning, NASA's Parker Solar Probe broke a new record with its closest approach ever to the sun.