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Parker Solar Probe Will Make Closest-Ever Approach To Sun

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Strategic Innovations of the Parker Solar Probe

This chapter explores the strategic planning behind the Parker Solar Probe mission, highlighting the unique choice to launch during solar minimum for improved data gathering. It discusses the innovative methodology of using multiple Venus flybys for cost-effective approaches and anticipates exciting future solar discoveries.

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