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On June 22, 2023, NASA's Parker Solar Probe completed its 16th close approach to the Sun, coming within 5.3 million miles of the solar surface. The spacecraft emerged from the solar flyby healthy and operating normally.
This was the closest approach yet for Parker Solar Probe, which is on a mission to study the Sun's atmosphere and magnetic field. The spacecraft is equipped with a variety of instruments that will help scientists to understand how the Sun works and how it affects Earth.
During its 16th close approach, Parker Solar Probe collected data on the Sun's corona, the outermost layer of its atmosphere. The corona is much hotter than the Sun's surface, and scientists are not yet sure why. Parker Solar Probe's data will help to shed light on this mystery.
The spacecraft also collected data on the Sun's magnetic field. The Sun's magnetic field is constantly changing, and these changes can cause solar storms. Solar storms can disrupt communication and power grids on Earth, and they can also damage satellites. Parker Solar Probe's data will help scientists to better understand how the Sun's magnetic field works and how it can cause solar storms.
Parker Solar Probe is a truly groundbreaking mission, and its data is already helping scientists to understand the Sun in new ways. The spacecraft is scheduled to continue its mission until 2025, and it is expected to make many more close approaches to the Sun.
- Keywords: Parker Solar Probe, Sun, corona, magnetic field, solar storms
- Meta Description: NASA's Parker Solar Probe completed its 16th close approach to the Sun on June 22, 2023. The spacecraft came within 5.3 million miles of the solar surface, collecting data on the Sun's corona and magnetic field. This data will help scientists to better understand the Sun and how it affects Earth.
- Target Audience: Scientists, space enthusiasts, anyone interested in the Sun
- Call to Action: Visit the NASA website to learn more about Parker Solar Probe and its mission.