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Probing Where the Sun Does Shine: A Holiday Special

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Journey to the Sun: Noor's Story

This chapter features a holiday special that presents a unique storytelling segment about scientist Noor, whose childhood intrigue with the night sky in Tunisia inspires a passion for space exploration. It narrates the groundbreaking NASA mission launched in 2018 to study the sun, showcasing the innovative engineering of a spacecraft that utilizes a carbon foam heat shield to withstand extreme temperatures. The chapter delves into the mysteries of solar phenomena and the scientific advancements aimed at rewriting our understanding of the sun.

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