NASA has released the closest-ever images of the Sun, captured just 3.8 million miles from its surface.
Since its launch in 2018, the Parker Solar Probe has gradually circled closer to the sun, flying past Venus to use the planet’s gravity to move it into a tighter orbit.
Newly released footage shows historic close-up images captured during the spacecraft’s closest approach to the Sun on December 24, 2024.
“This new data will help us vastly improve our space weather predictions to ensure the safety of our astronauts and the protection of our technology here on Earth and throughout the solar system,” said Nicky Fox, associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate.
