Why Won't it Melt? How NASA's Solar Probe will Survive the Sun

The video explains how the Parker Solar Probe can withstand the sun's extreme conditions. It features a heat shield made of carbon materials to reflect heat and maintain cool temperatures. The probe is equipped with autonomy software and solar limb sensors for self-correction. It uses a water circulation system to prevent overheating of solar cells. The video clarifies the difference between heat and temperature, emphasizing that the sun's corona, despite its high temperature, has low particle density, making the heat manageable. The probe is designed to explore the sun's outer layer safely.

What is the significance of the solar limb sensors for the spacecraft?

Describe how the Parker Solar Probe is designed to handle the conditions of the sun's corona.