Closer, Hotter, Faster: Parker Solar Probe's Record-Breaking Solar Journey

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is on a record-breaking journey to the Sun. The spacecraft has already broken the record for closest approach to the Sun, and it is on track to break the record for fastest speed as well. In September 2023, Parker Solar Probe will come within just 4.5 million miles of the Sun's surface, and it will be traveling at a speed of 394,742 miles per hour. Parker Solar Probe is equipped with four instruments that will help scientists study the Sun's atmosphere, magnetic field, and solar wind. The spacecraft's data will help scientists better understand how the Sun works and how it affects the Earth and the rest of the solar system. Parker Solar Probe is a historic mission that is pushing the boundaries of space exploration. Its record-breaking journey is helping scientists to uncover new secrets about our star and its influence on the solar system.