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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe survives historic closest-ever flyby to sun
The space agency’s Parker Solar Probe survived the latest endeavor in its mission to “touch” the sun – flying just 3.8 million miles above the star’s surface on Christmas Eve, its closest-ever approach.
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 Probe Completes Historic Closest-Ever Approach to Sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew 3.8 million miles above the sun's surface at 430,000 miles per hour, beating its own record.
NASA probe attempts historic Christmas Eve approach to the sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made a historic attempt to circle the sun at 6:53 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Christmas Eve, which, if successful, would be the closest-ever attempt to do so. The agency will remain out of contact with the spacecraft until Friday,
On Christmas Eve, NASA's Parker Solar Probe got closer than ever to the sun
NASA's Parker Solar Probe will get closer to the sun than ever before. Astrophysicist Nour Rawafi explains how this mission could help solve the sun's most perplexing mysteries.
NASA: Parker Solar Probe 'Safe' After Historic Sun Approach - TaiwanPlus News
NASA has confirmed that the Parker Solar Probe is "safe" after becoming the closest human-made object to the Sun, flying within 6.1 million kilometers of its surface and enduring temperatures up to 982 degrees Celsius.
NASA astronauts share special Christmas holiday message from International Space Station
NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared a special Christmas holiday message for everyone back on Earth.
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Why Stranded NASA Astronauts' Christmas Photo From Space Is Raising One Major Timeline Question
Stranded NASA astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams has followers scratching their heads over a festive new photo that shows the space travelers getting into the holiday spirit lightyears away from earth.
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 ...
NASA brings a cosmic Christmas with stunning space photography
NASA is getting into the festive spirit, sharing some stunning images of the Christmas Tree Cluster and the Cosmic Wreath.
NASA Reveals Cosmic Christmas Tree and Celestial Wreath Illuminating Star Birth
A new image resembling a Christmas wreath captures young stars lighting up dense, dark clouds of dust. The image features NGC 602, a star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a nearby galaxy to the ...
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NASA space telescopes give Christmas Tree Cluster a festive makeover (photos)
To create the image, NASA combined data from Chandra and James Webb Space Telescope. The X-ray data from Chandra reveal the ...
NASA can see North Texas Christmas lights from outer space
Researchers with the Black Marble project said they can tell when people put up their holiday lights -- and not just in North ...
Preparing For Moon: NASA Achieves First Test Milestone Of Rovers For Emergencies
NASA is testing how to explore the Moon and rescue incapacitated astronauts using a rover. In a statement, the agency said ...