NASAs Parker Solar Probe Touches The Sun For The First Time

the Parker Solar Probe had not yet touched the Sun, but it was on a mission to study the Sun's outer atmosphere, known as the solar corona, at much closer proximity than any previous spacecraft. The probe was launched on August 12, 2018, and its mission was to come within approximately 4 million miles (about 6.4 million kilometers) of the Sun's surface, which is significantly closer than any previous mission.

The Parker Solar Probe was designed to withstand extreme temperatures and radiation while providing valuable data about the Sun's behavior and the solar wind. It was named after Dr. Eugene Parker, an astrophysicist who made significant contributions to our understanding of the solar wind and the Sun's outer atmosphere.

Since my information is not up to date, I recommend checking the latest news and updates from NASA or other reliable sources to learn about any developments regarding the Parker Solar Probe's mission and whether it has successfully "touched" the Sun or made any significant discoveries.