The Parker Solar Probe

"NASA's Parker Solar Probe was the first spacecraft to "touch" the sun. This groundbreaking mission was designed to uncover the mysteries of our local star by traveling closer than any human-made object before. Readers learn about the innovative technology that allows the probe to withstand the sun's intense heat and radiation, and discover the incredible scientific insights it could provide about solar winds, solar flares, and the sun's corona. Stunning full-color photographs and fascinating fact boxes enhance the inspiring story of this daring mission"--