We Are Sending a Probe into the Sun

The video discusses NASA's Solar Probe Plus mission, which aims to explore the sun's corona to solve the mystery of its high temperatures compared to the sun's surface. The probe will use Venus's gravity to orbit the sun 24 times, getting closer with each pass. It will collect data on particles and solar winds, helping scientists understand the corona's dynamics and improve solar wind forecasting. The probe is equipped with a heat shield and solar arrays to withstand extreme conditions. The mission's findings could enhance future deep space explorations.

What is the primary objective of the Solar Probe Plus mission?

• To explore Jupiter's moons

• To study the sun's corona

• To orbit Neptune

• To land on Mars

Why is the sun's corona a subject of scientific interest?

• It is the source of Earth's gravity

• It is cooler than the sun's surface

• It is made of solid rock

• It is hotter than the sun's surface

What are solar winds composed of?

• Water vapor

• Ribbons of plasma

• Solid ice particles

• Magnetic fields

How will the Solar Probe Plus protect itself from extreme heat?

• With a layer of ice

• By staying in Earth's shadow

• With a carbon composite and silica foam heat shield

• By using a water cooling system

What will the Solar Probe Plus use to power its systems?

• Hydroelectric power

• Solar arrays

• Wind turbines

• Nuclear energy