Nasa spacecraft attempts to make history with closest-ever approach to the sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will make history on Christmas Eve with the closest-ever approach to the sun, passing relatively close to the star’s surface. Moving at speeds of up to 700,000km/h and enduring temperatures of up to 982C, the spacecraft is on a mission to “touch” the sun and help scientists better understand it. This groundbreaking mission will provide crucial insights into the workings of our star, according to the space agency’s website.

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