NASA Going to the Sun
Justin , Baton Rouge: Jun 12 2008
Made Popular Jun 12 2008
At its closest approach, Solar Probe will be 7 million kilometers from the sun, witnessing the Sun at 23 times wider than what we see it from Earth. The vessel will have to withstand temperatures greater than 1400 degrees Celsius, and suffer radiation...
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Graeme
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Graeme emeraldsandash.blogs.. Jun 13 2008
Canberra, Australia
That’s gotta be a hell of a journey. Literally.
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Arjun
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Arjun Jun 13 2008
NCR, India
Man can really so wonders!
I really wish the NASA best of luck. We can really benefit from such an expedition.
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Jason
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Jason Jun 13 2008
New York, United States
And what would the spacecraft be made of? Diamond coated titanium? I don't think it would reach even the surface of the sun. Yes, I agree that it would be one hell of a journey up there. It would be appropriate if the mission is named as Icarus. lol
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