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NASA’s Parker probe reveals the sun’s rogue plasma waves and magnetic islands

Launched in 2018, the spacecraft has flown closer to our star than any other mission

Parker Solar Probe illustration

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe (illustrated) has flown closer to the sun than any previous spacecraft and has sent back its first reports from the solar frontier.

Johns Hopkins APL, NASA

By Christopher Crockett

- More than 2 years ago

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Rogue plasma waves.