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NASA / APL Parker Solar Probe

APL / Johns Hopkins · Sun-Approaching Heliospheric Science Probe · USA · Digital Age (2010–present)

NASA / APL Parker Solar Probe — Sun-Approaching Heliospheric Science Probe
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The Parker Solar Probe is a NASA space probe launched in 2018 to make observations of the Sun's outer corona.

Specifications

Category
Space
Sub-Category
Space Probe
Domain
Civil
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
APL / Johns Hopkins
Operator
NASA
Primary Role
Sun-Approaching Heliospheric Science Probe
Status
Active
Service Entry
2018
Propulsion
Rocket
Engine
Hydrazine monopropellant thrusters (attitude control + trajectory)
MTOW (lb)
1,455
Max Speed (mph)
430,000