The Parker Solar Probe, launched on August 12, 2018, began a journey that will bring it closer to the sun than any mission before. The probe carries sensors and instruments that will enable unprecedented, close-up observations of the Sun's corona and solar wind, which will address unsolved scientific questions, as well as making contributions to our ability to forecast major space weather events that have an impact on life and technology on Earth. In order to make this journey possible, a mix of materials-including titanium, aluminum, and composites-have been used in the construction of the spacecraft, keeping the craft cool and lightweight.
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