In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA's spacecraft has successfully survived its closest approach to the Sun, marking a major milestone in the field of space exploration. The spacecraft, launched in 2018, employed a unique method of orbit, utilizing flybys of Venus to reach its target. On December 24, the spacecraft reached a staggering distance of 3.8 million miles from the Sun, a feat that has left scientists and engineers in awe. This daring journey is aimed at helping scientists gain a deeper understanding of Earth's closest star, and the data collected during this mission will be instrumental in advancing our knowledge of the Sun's behavior and properties. The spacecraft's remarkable achievement has sparked widespread interest and excitement, with many hailing it as a significant step forward in the pursuit of space discovery.
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date_of_approach: December 24
distance_from_sun: 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers)
spacecraft_launch_year: 2018
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Fact | Dawn | The Nation |
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date_of_approach | December 24 | December 24 |
distance_from_sun | 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) | 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) |
spacecraft_launch_year | 2018 | 2018 |
method_of_orbit | Flybys of Venus | Flybys of Venus |
mission_objective | Help scientists learn more about Earth's closest star | Help scientists learn more about Earth's closest star |
Facts that align with the main story
date_of_approach: December 24
distance_from_sun: 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers)
spacecraft_launch_year: 2018
published 60 days ago
published 114 days ago
published 123 days ago
published 126 days ago
published 129 days ago
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