Nasa makes closest-ever approach to the Sun by a human-made object – Times of India

Nasa makes closest-ever approach to the Sun by a human-made object – Times of India

Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe on Tuesday approached closer to the Sun than any previous spacecraft, marking a significant historic milestone.During this flyby, the probe endured scorching temperatures exceeding 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (930 degrees Celsius) as its advanced heat shield withstood the extreme heat.Launched in August 2018, the Parker Solar Probe embarked on a seven-year mission…

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Aurora in Ladakh validate India’s space weather monitoring efforts : Astrophysicists | India News – Times of India

Aurora in Ladakh validate India’s space weather monitoring efforts : Astrophysicists | India News – Times of India

Aurora in Ladakh (Picture credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Ladakh‘s recent sightings of aurora, marked by reddish or greenish light in the night sky and usually observed in the far northern regions, is a validation of our efforts in space weather monitoring, a team of astrophysicists that predicted the activity about 48-72 hours prior said. The…

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