In a daring Christmas Eve mission, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will execute the closest-ever approach to the Sun, venturing within 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) of the solar surface. This unprecedented journey puts human engineering to its ultimate test. The uncrewed spacecraft will reach speeds of 430,000 miles per hour (692,000 kilometers per hour) – swift enough to travel from Washington, DC to Tokyo in under 60 seconds. These velocities establish it as the fastest human-made object in recorded history. Mission Details and Technical Specifications Launched on August 12, 2018, the probe carries the name of Dr. Eugene Parker, … Continue reading NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Sets Records: Closest Sun Approach at 3.8M Miles, Speeds of 430,000 mph