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Parker Solar Probe sends a “Still Alive” tone back to Earth
https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/27/parker_solar_probe_sends_a/
The Parker Solar Probe is celebrating a significant victory. After venturing close to the Sun, it has successfully survived the intense conditions of its latest mission. This spacecraft is designed to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere and gather vital data that could help us understand solar activity and its effects on Earth. The probe’s ability to endure extreme heat and radiation is a game-changer for solar research, providing insights that could enhance our knowledge about space weather and its impact on technology and climate.