The Parker Solar Probe is still flying through the Sun's corona at 430,000 miles per hour, fast enough to cross the continental United States in about 20 seconds, because a 4.5-inch carbon-foam shield keeps the spacecraft in the shade

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The Parker Solar Probe is still flying through the Sun's corona at 430,000 miles per hour, fast enough to cross the continental United States in about 20 seconds, because a 4.5-inch carbon-foam shield keeps the spacecraft in the shade

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NASA's Parker Solar Probe continues to travel through the Sun's corona at an unprecedented speed of 430,000 miles per hour. The probe is protected by a unique carbon-foam shield designed to ensure its success in extreme conditions.

NASA's Parker Solar Probe is the fastest object ever built, flying through the Sun's corona at 430000 mph while a 4.5-inch carbon foam ...

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