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NASA (Parker Solar probe (About it (To send a satellite closer to the sun,…
NASA
Parker Solar probe
About it
To send a satellite closer to the sun, than any before
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first space craft to be named after a
living personastrophysicist Eugene Parker, who
first described solar wind in 1958.
Delta-IV Heavy rocket carrying the probe launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA.
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Terms associated
Solar wind is a stream of charged
particles released from the upperatmosphere of the Sun, called the Corona.
Surface of sun known as Photosphere is 5500 degree celsius, whereas atmosphere Corona is 2 million degree celsius==> Not understandable
Primary goals
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High energy particles that accelerate Solar wind as well as Solar energy Particles(Basically getting the kick from Corona)
Salient features
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speeds up to 6,90,000 kmph.
Expected outcomes
better understand how the Sun works,the star is constantly bombarding the Earth
with charged particles and magnetic fields.
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Ways to cope with outbursts that disrupt communication, surges on electrical grids
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