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NASA's Parker Solar Probe has survived an up-close encounter with the sun, officially coming closer to the fiery star than any other ... breaking the previous mark set by the Helios-2 spaecraft ...

"Getting this close to the sun is a historic moment in our quest to uncover the mysteries of our nearest star," said Nicky Fox ... Parker Solar Probe has spent the last six years setting up for this ...

A Nasa spacecraft is attempting to make history with the closest-ever approach to the Sun. The Parker Solar Probe is plunging into our star's outer ... The mission should also help scientists ...