
Sun Series: Soaring Toward the Sun
NASA's Curious Universe
Innovative Solutions for Extreme Heat Near the Sun
Exploring the ingenious methods employed by engineers to shield the Parker Solar Probe from the scorching temperatures near the sun, including a novel carbon foam heat shield, temperature stabilization techniques for instruments, and the utilization of liquid nitrogen to cool solar panels.
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