Hitting the Sun is HARD

The video explores the challenges of disposing of nuclear waste by sending it to the sun. It explains the difficulties of reaching the sun due to Earth's high orbital speed and compares the orbital speeds of different planets. The video also discusses efficient mission strategies for reaching the sun, such as using the outer solar system to slow down. It concludes with a mention of gravity assists and a question about the sun's day length.

Explain why it is harder to crash into the sun from Mercury compared to Earth.

What was NASA's strategy for spacecraft to study the sun?