As NASA’s Parker Solar Probe approaches the Sun, scientists are excitedly awaiting important evidence to explain its mysterious outer atmosphere
Solar System
Solar System
Astronomy
Heroes of Space: Eugene Parker
His work in the field of solar physics changed our understanding of the Sun
Space Exploration
Parker Solar Probe Update: Spacecraft remains intact after close encounter
The Parker Solar Probe recently made the closest approach to the Sun by any other spacecraft before it
Solar System
Astronomers simulated the coronal appearance during the Great American Eclipse
Correctly matching models to reality can help astronomers foresee any disturbances in space weather that could potentially damage technology and harm astronauts
Space Exploration
NASA Parker Solar Probe blasts off for mission to ‘touch the Sun’
Hours before the rise of the very star it will study, the car-sized spacecraft launched from Florida to begin its journey
Space Exploration
Parker Solar Probe Update: Scientists prepare for the probe’s long-awaited launch
With the launch date just around the corner, on 11 August 2018, everyone involved in this mission is making sure that this revolutionary probe is ready for the task at hand
Space Exploration
Parker Solar Probe sensor passes a final test
The closest Sun-like simulation has put a key sensor for the NASA space probe through its paces
Space Exploration
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FREE PREVIEW: All About Space issue 68
Welcome to the universe where time runs backwards in the latest issue of All About Space, available now from all good supermarkets and newsagents