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NASA’s brave mission to touch the sun

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2 years ago

December 31, 2023

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In an audacious endeavour that’s nothing short of cosmic daring, NASA is preparing for a mission that aims to “touch the Sun.”

The space agency is gearing up to unravel the mysteries of our nearest star, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. This extraordinary mission, named the Parker Solar Probe, is poised to get closer to the Sun than any spacecraft in history.

The Parker Solar Probe, named after the renowned solar astrophysicist Dr. Eugene Parker, is on a relentless quest to skim the outermost layers of the Sun’s scorching atmosphere.

It is a feat of engineering brilliance, designed to withstand temperatures exceeding 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit while delivering vital data to scientists back on Earth.

By diving into the Sun’s corona, this probe promises to provide us with invaluable insights into solar wind, space weather, and the Sun’s enigmatic behaviour.

But what exactly drives NASA to embark on such an audacious voyage?

What are the scientific objectives behind this daring mission? How does the Parker Solar Probe manage to survive in the extreme conditions near the Sun?

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LIVE: U.S. and Israel launch war on Iran

U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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19 hours ago

March 4, 2026

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U.S. and Israel escalate conflict with Iran, heightening regional war fears for the second time in eight months.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran, escalating war fears and risking wider regional conflict for the second time in eight months

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Trump claims Iran military neutralised as Strait Of Hormuz tensions surge

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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20 hours ago

March 4, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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2 days ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears