ALBAWABA - An important development in the study of space weather has been made with NASA's Parker Solar Probe, which has approached the sun at an unusually close distance.
NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe with the goal of researching the sun's outer corona. With a speed of 635,266 km/h on June 29, the probe broke the previous record for the fastest man-made object.
Since its launch in 2018, this is the second time the probe has traveled at this speed. As the probe moves closer to the sun, it is predicted that its velocity will rise even more, perhaps reaching 692,000 km/h by 2025.
Precise scheduling of the probe's orbit allows it to reach amazing speeds by matching Venus's cycle around the sun.
After "touching" the sun for the first time in April 2021, the Parker Solar Probe collected plasma samples and measured variations in the magnetic field. It has already completed its twentieth close encounter, passing 7.26 million kilometers close to the sun's surface. The ultimate objective of the mission is to get within 6.12 million kilometers.
The Parker Solar Probe is designed to withstand harsh environments, such as high radiation levels, strong heat, and fast speeds. It has a barrier made of carbon composite that is 4.5 inches thick and can resist temperatures as high as 1,371 degrees Celsius. The probe's durable construction guarantees its durability while it continues its innovative mission.
It is anticipated that the Parker Solar Probe will continue its historic orbit of the sun, holding the title of fastest artificial object in existence.
