NASA Spacecraft 'Touches The Sun' For The First-Time Ever
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NASA said that the achievement would help scientists discover critical information about the sun and its influence on our solar system.
The Parker Solar Probe, launched by NASA, became the first spacecraft to fly through the outer atmosphere of the Sun. The spacecraft flew through the Sun's upper atmosphere 'Corona' and sampled magnetic fields and particles there, the American Space Agency said on Tuesday.
Scientists said that Parker Solar Probe achieved the feat on April 28, but they made the announcement only after analysis of the data confirmed it.
"Parker Solar Probe "touching the Sun" is a monumental moment for solar science and a truly remarkable feat," said Thomas Zurbuchen, the associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
In its statement, NASA said that the achievement would help scientists discover critical information about the sun and its influence on our solar system.
