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Parker Solar Probe Completes 24th Close Approach to Sun
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 24th close approach to the Sun on Thursday, June 19, matching its record distance…

Jun 23, 2025
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Sun Releases Strong Flare
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The Sun emitted a strong flare, peaking at 5:49 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which…

Jun 17, 2025
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NASA’s TRACERS Spacecraft Arrive at Launch Site
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Editor’s note: This post has been updated on June 17, 2025, with more information on the target launch date. NASA’s…

Jun 17, 2025
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NASA’s PUNCH Releases Its First Images of Huge Eruptions from Sun
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NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission has released its first images of large solar eruptions called…

Jun 10, 2025
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NASA’s CODEX Captures Unique Views of Sun’s Outer Atmosphere
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Key Points: Scientists analyzing data from NASA’s CODEX (Coronal Diagnostic Experiment) investigation have successfully evaluated the instrument’s first images, revealing…

Jun 10, 2025
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NASA’S EZIE Begins Study of Auroral Electrojets
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NASA’s EZIE (Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer) mission is cleared to begin its 16-month-long science mission after team members collected “first…

May 27, 2025
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NASA’s MUSE Mission Passes Critical Design Review
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On May 9, NASA’s MUSE (Multi-slit Solar Explorer) mission passed its mission-level critical design review (CDR), a major milestone for…

May 22, 2025
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Will the Sun Ever Burn Out? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 60
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Will the Sun ever burn out? Well, the Sun, just like the stars we see at night, is a star.…

May 15, 2025
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Sun Releases Strong Solar Flare
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The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 11:38 a.m. ET on May 13, 2025. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the…

May 13, 2025
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