Parker Solar Probe - Page 2

The Parker Solar Probe is a spacecraft launched by NASA to study the Sun's outer atmosphere, known as the corona. Its mission is to gather data on solar winds, magnetic fields, and other solar phenomena to enhance our understanding of solar activities and their impact on space weather. The spacecraft is designed to travel closer to the Sun than any previous mission, reaching speeds of up to 430,000 miles per hour (approximately 700,000 kilometers per hour), allowing it to make direct observations and measurements within a few million miles of the Sun's surface. The data collected by the Parker Solar Probe aims to improve predictions of solar storms and their effects on Earth and technological systems.