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HopAlongBunny
06-01-2017, 12:48
Named after the astrophysicist who predicted the discovery of the solar wind, the probe will travel closer to the Sun than anything we have ever sent.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/parker-solar-probe-flying-to-sun-in-2018-1.4139839

Up close and personal? Sure, why not?
NASA seems to think that until we get closer, we just miss too much (sounds like a relationship)
It may even have some impact on predicting/anticipating solar storm for severity and possible effects here on Earth.
Slated for launch in early July I look forward to the data/pics :)

https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/parker-solar-probe-humanity-s-first-visit-to-a-star

drone
06-01-2017, 15:16
I'm sure Parker deserves some recognition, but this thing should be called Icarus. :no: