Early today (Aug. 11), NASA is launching its newest spacecraft, called the Parker Solar Probe. The probe’s mission is to study the outer corona of the Sun to better protect our tech-driven lifestyle against destructive solar storms that could take us back to the stone ages.
THIS IS COOL. I WANT TO LEARN SOMETHING ELSE, TOO!
Video via – Tech Insider
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Why? Because it is the source of great power & center of our solar system. Plus it’s freaking cool.
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Pretty scary to think how much damage could be done to our civilization by a solar storm.
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This is CRAZY rockin’! Thank You!!! 🙂
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🦋 I love any news on NASA. I’m filled with awe of the universe.
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Reblogged this on Anniegoose’s Blog and commented:
heigh ho – off to sun go!
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heigh ho – off to sun go! 🙂
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This is interesting. Thanks for sharing
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