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Scientists await signal from NASA's Parker Solar Probe after historic close sun flyby. Will it phone home?
By Tariq Malik published
The spacecraft made the closest ever flyby if the sun on Christmas Eve, but it's been silent since Dec. 20.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe celebrates Christmas with record smashing 'kiss' of the sun
By Robert Lea published
On Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) NASA's parker Solar Probe made its closest approach to the sun yet, passing through the blisteringly hot outer atmosphere of our star.
Scientists hope NASA's Parker Solar Probe gets hit by a storm during historic Christmas Eve sun flyby
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
If all goes to plan, the sun should give NASA's Parker Solar Probe a hard time.
10 most powerful solar flares of 2024
By Ryan French published
The sun released over 50 X-class solar flares in 2024! Here we take a look at some of the best.
This Christmas Eve, humans will try to embrace a star
By Monisha Ravisetti published
Parker Solar Probe will make an immensely close pass by the sun on Dec. 24 — but its scientists aren't worried. They have faith in their explorer.
What time is the NASA Parker Solar Probe's closest sun flyby ever on Christmas Eve?
By Tariq Malik published
Set your Parker Solar Probe sun flyby clocks for Dec. 24 at 6:53 a.m. EST (1153 GMT), Space Fans.
Watch the sun unleash 'extremely rare' solar storm in explosive eruption (video)
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
All three eruptions were not Earth-directed.
'We are preparing to make history': NASA's Parker Solar Probe gears up for epic sun flyby on Christmas Eve
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
On Christmas Eve, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will break its own records for speed and closest approach to the sun.
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