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Probing Where the Sun Does Shine: A Holiday Special
Dec 24, 2024
This holiday special takes you on a celestial journey, exploring how a groundbreaking NASA mission investigates the sun's mysteries. Experience the inspiration behind a heartfelt poem written for Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, by the U.S. Poet Laureate. Join in on a global naming contest for a quasi-moon, blending community engagement with cosmic curiosity. Discover personal stories intertwined with universal themes, connecting humanity to the cosmos through innovation and creativity.
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- NASA's groundbreaking mission with a specialized spacecraft aims to unravel solar mysteries by venturing closer to the sun than ever before.
- Ada Limon’s poetic tribute to Jupiter's moon Europa embodies the creative synergy of art and science, exploring humanity's cosmic connection.
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The Journey to the Sun
A NASA mission has been designed to send a spacecraft closer to the sun than any human-made object has ever gone. Launched in 2018, the spacecraft is on a trajectory that will bring it to just a few million miles from the sun’s surface, which reaches temperatures of about 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature quickly escalates to 2 to 3 million degrees just a few thousand miles away from the sun, presenting significant challenges for technology. The innovative design of the spacecraft includes a carbon foam heat shield that remains significantly cooler on the backside, allowing it to withstand extreme heat while collecting invaluable data about solar phenomena.
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