NASA's Parker Solar Probe Flashcard

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What is the mission duration of the Parker Solar Probe in its optimal orbit?

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Every three months.

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What is the date of the Parker Solar Probe's next planned close solar pass after December 2024?

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March 22, 2025.

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What material is used in the Parker Solar Probe's shield to protect it from the Sun's heat?

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Carbon foam.

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Which celestial body did the Parker Solar Probe use for gravitational assists?

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Venus.

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What temperature is the Parker Solar Probe's shield designed to withstand?

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2,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the primary goal of the Parker Solar Probe?

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To study the outer corona of the Sun.

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How close can the Parker Solar Probe get to the Sun?

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Within 4 million miles.

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What technology allows the Parker Solar Probe to communicate with Earth?

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High-frequency radio waves.

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What is the significance of the Parker Solar Probe's name?

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It is named after Dr. Eugene Parker, an astrophysicist who proposed the existence of the solar wind.

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What type of orbit does the Parker Solar Probe use?

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A highly elliptical orbit.